Participation, politics and community are central to Glór na Móna's Féile na Carriage. JRCT are pleased to support Glór Na Móna's work and events via our Northern Ireland programme. Watch the 2025 event highlights here: youtu.be/vgRnD_AUe0s

Climate Reframe are hosting an event 'Living through climate change', bringing together writer Brianna Craft and climate justice scholar and curator Dr Janine Francois for a conversation with Suzanne Dhaliwal. -Thursday, 25 June | 5:30-8:30pm -Hypha Gallery 2 / 1 Poultry, Bank London, EC2R 8EJ

🌿 Join the Size of Wales Board! Join us this Friday to hear from current trustees, meet the team, learn about our work & ask any questions you may have. Everybody’s welcome! 📅 Friday 19 June 💻 Inside Size of Wales:Our Work and the Trustee Experience 📩 To register: [email protected]

The Worker Support Centre recently published their annual report, documenting another year of supporting workers, advancing labour rights and challenging exploitation. Read the report here: workersupportcentre.org.uk/app/uploads/...

UK Feminista is proud to stand with almost 80 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector organisations in solidarity with Jewish Women’s Aid and the wider Jewish community at a time of deeply concerning increases in antisemitism. 👇 www.jwa.org.uk/wp-content/u...

There are so many simple ways to get involved in this year's #RefugeeWeek, 15-21 June, such as #SimpleActs, everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees. Make new connections in our communities and be part of a global movement taking small steps to create big change. 🌍️❤️ refugeeweek.org.uk

A busy and impactful start to the year for Global Action Plan, who JRCT are glad to support via our Power and Accountability programme. From challenging the expansion of AI data centres to supporting communities and environmental action, Global Action Plan has achieved some significant wins.

The Rights and Justice programme is open to both new applicants and returning grantees in 2026. New applicants will need to complete an expression of interest. If you're considering applying, join our upcoming webinar to learn more. Register for the webinar here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@climateemergencyuk.bsky.social Council Climate Scorecards project provides valuable tools to understand progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Read their case study here: lnkd.in/dSwb-5jz JRCT are glad to fund this initiative via our Sustainable Future programme.

For the Power & Accountability September 2026 grant round, applications will begin with a new expression of interest stage. If you're considering applying, join our upcoming webinar to learn more. Wednesday 17 June at 12 midday: lnkd.in/ecaWPc8q

In June 1976, @iccl.bsky.social was founded in Trinity College Dublin. Five decades on, it continues to protect rights & democracy across Ireland. Join the 50th anniversary conference: 🗓 16 June 2026 📍 Trinity Business School ⏰ 10:00–15:30 www.tickettailor.com/events/irish...

In the latest episode of @newint.bsky.social podcast The World Unspun, South Korean policy analyst Dae-Han Song discusses the role of the US in escalating nuclear tensions, and what the international community can do. Listen here: //https://lnkd.in/eqDirnbb

Safe Passage continues to stress the need for safe and legal routes for people seeking protection. Their work challenges harmful narratives and advocates for policies that prioritise safety, dignity and human rights.

The Power and Accountability programme is open to both new applicants and returning grantees in 2026. Due to exceptionally high levels of interest, new applicants will need to complete an expression of interest in order to apply. Find out more at: www.jrct.org.uk/power-and-accountability

We're recruiting: Rights and Justice programme assistant -Hybrid working, with occasional travel to London or York -Part-time (21 hours per week, 0.6 FTE) -£33,243 pro rata -Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 -Apply by: Monday 8 June 2026 Apply here: www.jrct.org.uk/job-vacancies

What better way to mark 25 years of Labour Behind the Label than by walking together to Bangladesh! Over the course of July 2026 we will collectively cover the 5775 miles that spans the distance from the UK to Dhaka. Sign up TODAY and prepare to join in: www.justgiving.com/campaign/5775

This update from Ceasefire highlights findings on the UK’s approach to tracking and responding to civilian harm in military operations. It reinforces the importance of transparency, accountability, and sustained civil society engagement in driving policy change.

A webinar from @nuclearinfoservice.bsky.social offers expert analysis of the UK’s aircraft contributions to NATO’s nuclear mission, and broader questions around defence policy, infrastructure, and nuclear strategy. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-70V...

🚨 We're hiring! Looking for a Finance and Organisational support officer to join our wonderful team. 📍London office - 2 days in + 1 remote day. 💰£38,825 - £40,744 (pro-rata 3 days per week) ⏰ Apply by midnight, 7 June More info and apply here: irr.org.uk/about/vacanc...

📚 Race & Class is hiring for an Editorial Assistant! Salary: £15 per hour, 12 hours per week This role is part time for 6 months, and offers a hybrid option to work from our office or remotely. Apply here ➡️https://irr.org.uk/about/vacancies/job-advert-editorial-assistant-on-race-class/

Voicing the Void NI’s Golden Seams project shows how storytelling can challenge assumptions, build empathy, and strengthen connection across difference. We are proud to support this work through our Northern Ireland programme. youtu.be/TaPWtx5Yicc?...

1/ Hours into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine it was clear that we needed a better way to systematically capture and assess environmentally-relevant wartime incidents. On May 21 we will share what we came up with. #OSINT #RemoteSensing #EarthObservation

We're recruiting for an executive assistant to support our head of reparations. 📍 Hybrid (York, with one or two days a week in the office) 🕒 35 hours a week 📅 Fixed-term to April 2029 🖊️ £47,814 You can read more and find out how to apply here: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/...

🗓️ @wen-uk.bsky.social is hosting a free webinar alongside @wecf.org – The Urgent Need to Regulate Menstrual Products on 28th April, 1pm. Take a look at Wen’s post below for more details and the sign-up link 👇

📢 Friends Provident Foundation is hosting a free conference May 23rd in York - Shifting cultural perceptions of our economy The event will bring together the organisation’s grant partners and stakeholders and is open to all those who are working towards a fair and sustainable economy.

Rowntree’s trust appoints Keon West to tackle brand’s colonial history

We’re delighted to share that Keon West has been appointed as head of reparations at the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. Keon is the head of research at Runnymede Trust and a visiting professor at LSE. He is the bestselling author of The Science of Racism. jrct.org.uk/keon-west-he...

🌱 We're working on our strategy and we want you to help shape what comes next. Our current approach has guided our work since 2018. As we look ahead we want to understand what we do well, what we could do better, and what the sector needs from a funder like us. jrct.org.uk/future-strat...

Take a look at these fantastic job opportunities from organisations we support! 👉 EVAW is recruiting a Communications Officer Apply by 30/03 👉 NEON is looking for a Head of Digital Communications Apply by 06/04 👉 The Rainbow Project - NI is recruiting a Finance & Admin Officer Apply by 07/04

📢 We’re looking for a grant officer to join our Sustainable Future programme! Our Sustainable Future programme funds imaginative and inclusive approaches to tackling the climate crisis and building a just and equitable economy in order to protect the planet for future generations. [1/3]

📢 Would you like to join a committee to advise on grantmaking in Northern Ireland? Our Northern Ireland grants programme supports work in three areas: - Strengthening human rights and equality - Reimagining society - Cultivating peace and reconciliation.

@anticorruption.bsky.social has released its Corruption Perceptions Index 2025. The index takes a look at 182 countries, assessing them by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The results are given on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). [1/3]

📢 Learn more about us, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust! The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is an independent Quaker trust which makes grants to organisations and individuals working to produce positive social change through their charitable work. [1/3]

📢 We're seeking a communications officer. We're looking for a skilled communicator with strong written, analytical, interpersonal skills, who has a good awareness of current affairs and a genuine care for, and interest in, the work we support to address the root causes of conflict and injustice.

Our funding programmes are open until March 2. We’re inviting applications from organisations that align with our priorities.

Campaign win for @evawuk.bsky.social! Through their #KeepCounsellingConfidential campaign, End Violence Against Women Coalition have actioned a change in the law to protect rape survivors’ therapy notes from being routinely accessed by police. [1/3]

📢 Do you care about the future of democracy in the UK and want a new challenge in 2026? We’re looking for someone with relevant expertise in UK democracy and accountability to join our Power and Accountability committee to help advise on our grant‑making. [1/3]

Have a look at these great job opportunities from organisations we support! 👉 @generationrent.bsky.social ation Rent is looking for a Board Member Apply by 18th February, 23:59 👉 Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion is hiring a Finance and Administration Lead Apply by 18th January [1/3]

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to the JRCT board, Nick Butler-Watts. Nick has a strong background in grant-making, governance, and leadership within heritage, cultural, and faith-based organisations.

“Scientists say we have barely two years left to keep global heating below 1.5 °C. Yet aviation ... is on track to triple passenger numbers by 2050 and add hundreds of airports. We must stop this destruction and build a world where everyone can thrive.” [1/3]

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

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)

This week, @redress.org - alongside the Survivor Advisory Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group - hosted an important event in Parliament, urging the UK Government to uphold its commitment to human dignity and the protection of torture survivors.

"I'm committed to making sure JRCT remains a catalyst for positive social change; funding and supporting work that drives systemic change with integrity, courage, and purpose." Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today. www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Purdy as chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT).

Last week Siân Berry MP quoted the work of Climate Emergency UK in parliament. Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.

Last week, the @workersupportc.bsky.social (WSC) was featured on a BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Abused for Our Food’ which exposed the reality faced by seasonal farm workers in the UK. You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full. workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...

We are glad to support @wen-uk.bsky.social through our Sustainable Future programme. This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”

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

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.