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We're @coopuk's charity. Let's build communities of the future together. #FutureCommunities Tweets monitored Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

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Did you know we're on LinkedIn and Instagram? Follow us there for more timely updates about us, our amazing funded partners, and opportunities to get involved in our work (including funding!). 👉 Just search "Co-op Foundation"
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Nearly two thirds of the UK public put on a brave face to avoid talking about their mental health according to Time to Talk Day 2024. We're supporting #TimetoTalk Day on 6 Feb to help people feel more comfortable talking about their mental health. Will you join us? Find out how you can take part in Time to Talk Day and download helpful resources ➡️ coop.uk/4haeZCt
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We’re saying goodbye to our incredible Chair for the last eight years, Jamie Ward-Smith MBE. Read about Jamie’s journey and their highlights in full in this blog 👇 bit.ly/4gBM7mi We wish you all the best with your next adventure, Jamie 💙
A goodbye from our Chair - Jamie Ward-Smith MBE | Co-op Foundation

A goodbye from our Chair - Jamie Ward-Smith MBE | Co-op Foundation

Our Chair, Jamie, looks back on their time at the Foundation.

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⏳ Last chance! 🗓️ Today’s the last day to apply for Grant Round 2 of the Young Gamechangers Fund. Take the first step towards making your vision a reality and driving change in your community! 🔗 Apply now at younggamechangersfund.org. Applications close 11 Dec 2024 at 5pm!
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Did you know gigs at @TheCoopLive give back to communities? That's because we're the Official Charity Partner! A £1m annual donation to us will help support young people making positive change in their communities 💙 Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/3VkJcq0
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One week to go! If you want to apply to our Young Gamechangers Fund: ➡️ Complete the Eligibility Quiz by 5pm on Monday 9th December ➡️ Submit your Application by 5pm on Wednesday 11th December 👉 younggamechangersfund.org @YG_Fund
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We're @TheCoopLive's Official Charity Partner! A £1m annual donation from Co-op Live will help support Young Gamechangers like Elizabeth ⬇️ Gigs at Co-op Live really do give back. Learn more about our partnership + Elizabeth: bit.ly/3VkJcq0
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Drum roll please 🥁 We've received our first donation from @TheCoopLive! The annual £1m donation will support young people and youth organisations create fairer, kinder, more inclusive communities across the UK 💙 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3VkJcq0
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We partnered with @IVAR_UK to explore how funders monitor and assess the impact of unrestricted funding in our latest report. Check out our findings and what we learnt 👇bit.ly/3B52wAz

Approaches to assessing the impact of unrestricted funding | Co-op Foundation

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Want to know if you're eligible to apply to our latest round of funding? Check out the post below. 👇
Young Gamechangers Fund (@YG_Fund) profile pictureYoung Gamechangers Fund@YG_Fund27 Nov 2024
Now you may be wondering… Am I eligible to apply for YGF? We’ve got you covered! Swipe and see the types of individuals and groups we want to support with the #YoungGamechangersFund. Still not sure? Take the Eligibility Quiz on our website! younggamechangersfund.org
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A few weeks ago, we were delighted to host our Carbon Innovation Fund grantees for a partner day at our offices! Sharing learning is really important to us as a funder, so we were really pleased to be able to bring our partners together to share what they're doing. 👏 A partnership with @coopuk 💙
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Happy #SocialEnterpriseDay! Today we're spotlighting our final Funding Futures grantee, Yuru! Read more about her work and how we're supporting it our funding partnership with @UnLtd and @PhoenixGroupUK👇
UnLtd (@UnLtd) profile pictureUnLtd@UnLtd21 Nov 2024
Introducing Yuru Guo, a Funding Futures Programme award winner and founder of @heyfoodisready Yuru connects cooks from minority ethnic groups with companies seeking catering for events & can now expand her venture with help from our programme. Learn more buff.ly/492W0Hn
Images shows Yuru next to the funding futures programme logo with text that reads: Young social entrepreneur Yuru Guo is supporting independent chefs from diverse backgrounds to thrive in the UK industry

ALT Images shows Yuru next to the funding futures programme logo with text that reads: Young social entrepreneur Yuru Guo is supporting independent chefs from diverse backgrounds to thrive in the UK industry

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It's brilliant to see the amazing things that Alaa is doing to help refugees and asylum seekers! Read more about her, and our funding partnership with @UnLtd and @PhoenixGroupUK 👇
UnLtd (@UnLtd) profile pictureUnLtd@UnLtd20 Nov 2024
🌟 Meet Alaa Alsewid founder of Social By Design 🌟 Alaa’s social enterprise is helping refugees & asylum seekers in Salford, after receiving an award from our Funding Futures Programme. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/492W0Hn #FundingFuturesProgramme #GEW2024 #SocialChange
Image shows Alaa with the funding futures programme logo and text that reads: introducing Alaa, From Syria to Salford - social entrepreneur Alaa Alsewid has created digital literacy workshops for refugees and asylum seekers at risk of scams

ALT Image shows Alaa with the funding futures programme logo and text that reads: introducing Alaa, From Syria to Salford - social entrepreneur Alaa Alsewid has created digital literacy workshops for refugees and asylum seekers at risk of scams

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Jade is doing amazing things in her community! We're delighted we've been able to support her through our Funding Futures partnership with @UnLtd and @PhoenixGroupUK!
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🌟Jade Barnett is a Funding Futures Programme award winner and founder of Power2Prevail Community Jade is helping disadvantaged young people realise their potential, with help from our programme. Find out more here👉 buff.ly/492W0Hn #GEW2024 #FundingFuturesProgramme
Image shows Jade next to the funding futures programme logo with text that reads: introducing Jade, care leaver turned social entrepreneur, Jade Barnett has the power to change the future of disadvantaged young people who are constantly being failed.

ALT Image shows Jade next to the funding futures programme logo with text that reads: introducing Jade, care leaver turned social entrepreneur, Jade Barnett has the power to change the future of disadvantaged young people who are constantly being failed.

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We're so proud to be funding people like Matthew through our Funding Futures partnership with @UnLtd and @PhoenixGroupUK! 👏
UnLtd (@UnLtd) profile pictureUnLtd@UnLtd19 Nov 2024
Introducing Funding Futures Programme award winner Matthew Punter, founder of EDEN Matthew is helping employers embrace neurodivergent talent, with support from our programme @PhoenixGroupUK @Coop_Foundation Learn more 👉 buff.ly/492W0Hn #GEW2024
Alongside a picture of Matthew and the Funding Futures Porgramme logo text reads: Social entrepreneur Matthew Punter, who was once known as ‘the worst kid from Leicester’, leaving school at the age of seven - is now studying for a PhD and on track to launch his own enterprise that will educate and train employers on the benefits of employing those who are neurodivergent.

ALT Alongside a picture of Matthew and the Funding Futures Porgramme logo text reads: Social entrepreneur Matthew Punter, who was once known as ‘the worst kid from Leicester’, leaving school at the age of seven - is now studying for a PhD and on track to launch his own enterprise that will educate and train employers on the benefits of employing those who are neurodivergent.

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This #iwillWeek join us in celebrating young people taking part in youth social action – something which benefits them, their peers and their local community! This includes the Young Gamechangers Fund which is a partnership between Co-op Foundation, @iwill_movement and @coopuk This year’s theme honours the resilience of young people, like those involved in Young Gamechangers Fund, as they tackle challenges and push for progress #StillIRise Find out more about the fund and the amazing young people we work with ➡️ bit.ly/40DvvWx
Picture of a group of diverse young people smiling at the camera. Blue background with white writing that says '#iwill week' with teal confetti either side. Orange circle that says 'let's celebrate!' with an arrow underneath.

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We're looking for a learning + impact partner for our Carbon Innovation Fund Round 3! If you're an expert in peat conservation and can help us measure the impact of our funding, we want to hear from you... Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4hQtKLV
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This #TransAwarenessWeek, we're shining a light on Young Gamechanger, Oscar, whose organisation Transilience supports trans youth in North Devon. Check out this what he and others had to say about how @ygfund is making a difference in their local community. See the full film 👉 youtu.be/Q4x-xpendjE
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What an amazing weekend we had with our Future Communities Collective! They've been getting down to business and discussing how round two of our Future Communities Fund will work! A big thank you to @TeamHudl for facilitating this weekend retreat.
Co-op Future Communities Collective, alongside members of the HUDL team abd the Co-op Foundation team

ALT Co-op Future Communities Collective, alongside members of the HUDL team abd the Co-op Foundation team

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