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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)

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A Quaker grant-making organisation supporting those who address the root causes of conflict and injustice. linktr.ee/jrct_

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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 10h
Through their 'Own The Future' programme, Sustainable Future grantee workers.coop is helping worker co-operatives grow and thrive. Learn more about their impact: jrct.org.uk/workers-coop
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Adblock Bristol @adblockbristol.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Huge news from Bristol as the council bans high carbon ads and becomes the first UK council to act on adverts for ultra-fast fashion! Thanks to all who got us here @labourlabel.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social @adfreecities.bsky.social @badvertising.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bristol becomes first city to ban fast fashion adverts
New rules prohibits the promotion of flights, cars and travel agents on council-owned billboards.
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People & Planet @peopleandplanet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🔥 VICTORY!! The University of East London just took a stand against some of the world’s most destructive corporations - massive oil, coal and gas firms, and companies profiting from the detention, deportation and misery of migrants. ✊ And students made it happen! Share the news!!👇
Student holding up poster that reads "call on UEL to divest for justice". Text reads: Victory! University of East London divests from fossil fuels and the border industry.
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Conciliation Resources @crbuildpeace.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On this International Day of Peace, we pay tribute to local peacebuilders who devote their lives to building peace, often at considerable personal risk. Their achievements & those of intl. orgs, mediators & diplomats show us that 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, but it requires political backing & reliable support.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We're pleased to share our annual report for 2025. Last year, JRCT awarded over £13m to 314 organisations and projects creating lasting social change, while strengthening our organisation for the future to ensure we can continue supporting changemakers. Find out more: jrct.org.uk/annual-repor...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Join Quakers in Britain and others in September to explore how churches can align their finances with their values. Hear from experts, discover inspiring climate solutions, and learn about investment opportunities for churches, institutions and individuals. www.tickettailor.com/events/opera...
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Order tickets – Green Investment Roadshow, Friends House, London – Friends House, Euston Road
Green Investment Roadshow, Friends House, London – Friends House, Euston Road, Mon 7 Sep 2026 - Join us at Friends House to explore how to make your church finances work for climate, nature, and socia...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What does a more inclusive environmental future look like? More access to nature, better digital inclusion, pathways into green careers, and stronger community voices. Discover how CEMVO Scotland is driving change. www.jrct.org.uk/cemvo-scotland
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Whether you're researching a family member who worked for Rowntree, exploring York's rich history, or studying the family's wider impact, the Rowntree Society research guide brings together some of the key archives and collections. Access the guide here: www.rowntreesociety.org.uk/explore-rown...
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Researching Rowntree - The Rowntree Society
Our guide to Rowntree-related archives and collections in York and beyond.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We're seeking an experienced consultant or consultancy team to undertake a review of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust's Peace and Security programme. The review will explore a decade of grant-making (2016-2026). Find out more and apply Friday by 28 August: www.jrct.org.uk/job-vacancies
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
In September, NEON will bring together organisers, campaigners, communicators, trade unionists and movement builders for workshops and talks to explore the questions facing movements today. Register here: lnkd.in/eZBCTp-E JRCT are glad to support NEON via our Power & Accountability programme.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
CEMVO Scotland are running a training session this September, in collaboration with THRE, to increase participants' confidence to tackle racism in mental health care. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anti-racis... JRCT is pleased to support CEMVO Scotland via our Sustainable Future programme
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Anti-racism and Mental Health
Learn how embedding anti-racism in mental health care can reduce racialised health inequalities and lead to better outcomes for all.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
No more exclusions aim to end race disparities in school exclusions within the UK. They launched a new guide exploring what an education system without school exclusions could look like. JRCT support No More Exclusions via our Rights & Justice programme. www.nomoreexclusions.com/resources
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NME, Abolitionist Alternatives to Exclusions, 2025.pdf
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
JRCT are glad to support Right to remain via our Rights & Justice programme.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Since 2023, Faith for the Climate has brought 150+ people from nine faith traditions into workshops that build understanding, connection and action. With renewed JRCT support, they’re growing a network of climate justice champions. Read the full case study: www.jrct.org.uk/faith-for-th...
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Faith for the Climate
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Adfree Cities is supporting local groups across the UK to challenge harmful advertising, influence policy and create positive alternatives. Communities are showing how shared spaces can work better for people and the planet. Read the full case study here: www.jrct.org.uk/adfree-cities
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Adfree Cities
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Drive 2 Survive CIC is a coalition of Romany Gypsy, Irish Traveller, and Roma activists and community organisations. Via their JRCT Sustainable Future grant, they have built sculptures, creating public art, often from recycled materials, that celebrates Gypsy and Traveller history and culture.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Quakers in Britain are hiring a Civil Society Officer. • 21 hrs/week • £22,105 (£36,842 pro rata) + London weighting • Fixed term, 2 years • London or home-based (within 2 hours of London) • Apply by 17 August 2026 Find out more and apply here: www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...
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Quakers in Britain: Job opportunities
Find a range of jobs with Quakers in Britain. With a 1:4 ratio between our highest and our lowest paid staff, we are a Living Wage employer.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
he Right to Remain toolkit is a step-by-step guide to the UK asylum and immigration system which is free to use and for people to learn more about the legal process. Find the toolkit here: righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/ We are pleased to support Right to Remain via our Rights & Justice programme.
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Right to Remain Toolkit – Right to Remain
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
@dronewarsuk.bsky.social are hiring! -Communications & research officer (21h/wk, home-based, £35k FTE) -A unique role combining research, campaigns, digital comms and public engagement -Apply by 19 August dronewars.net/role-and-aims/ JRCT are pleased to support via our Peace & Security programme
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Drone Wars UK:  Our Mission, Role and Strategic Aims
Drone Wars UK investigates and challenges the development and use of armed drones and other new lethal military technology. Fundamentally opposed to the harm done in the name of military security, …
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Cooperation Town now includes 70 community food co-ops across the country. They divert almost £2 million a year from extractive retailers, keeping that value in local communities. Find out more: cooperation.town JRCT are pleased to support Cooperation Town via our Sustainable Future programme.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Current job opportunities from the organisations we support via our Power & Accountability and Peace & Security programmes.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Silent Walking Vigil for Peace, organised by Quakers in central London, is taking place on Saturday 19 September 2026, the weekend closest to the UN international day of peace. To find out more information and express your interest, please visit: quakervigilforpeace.org
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The People and Ops hub at New Economy Organiser's Network (NEON) are on the lookout for a People & Operations Manager on a permanent contract. Click here for more information: neweconomyorganisers.org/jobs/people-... JRCT are pleased to support NEON via our Power & Accountability programme
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People & Operations Manager | NEON - New Economy Organisers Network
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our three new Northern Ireland programme co-optees, Helena Macormac, Sipho Sibanda and Anne Molloy who will advise on our grantmaking. To read more about our co-optees, click here: jrct.org.uk/committees
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The NI Youth Forum Your Voice Our Future survey is open! They want to hear from young people aged 11-25 across Northern Ireland about what matters most to them. Find the survey here www.surveymonkey.com/r/OurVoices JRCT are pleased to support the NI Youth Forum via our Northern Ireland programme.
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YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE SURVEY
Opportunity to win one of x4 £50 vouchers whilst having your voice heard!
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Fantastic opportunity at Transport for All JRCT are pleased to support Transport for All via our Rights and Justice programme
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Fantastic opportunities at @everycasualty.bsky.social! Click here for more information: everycasualty.org/we-are-hiring/ Application deadline: 19 July JRCT are pleased to support Every Casualty Counts via our Peace & Security programme www.jrct.org.uk/peace-and-se...
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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 06/07/2026
Looking for a new challenge? We're recruiting for two roles in our Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team. Application close at midday on Monday 13 July. Find out more on the website: bit.ly/3KJbYyn
A bold graphic on a bright orange background. Bold black text on orange banners reads: "We're hiring! Policy Officer. Campaigns Officer. Closing midday 13 July". Orange arrows at the top of the graphic point down at the text.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
JRCT are pleased to support Transport for All via our Power & Accountability programme
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Netpol and the Article 11 Trust’s latest report 'State of Protest 2025: How Repression Became Routine', explores the changing landscape of protest policing in the UK. Read the report: netpol.org/2026/03/25/h... JRCT are pleased to support Netpol via our Rights & Justice programme.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to the JRCT board, Laila Alodaat. Laila is Executive Director of Prospera, strengthening movements, shifting power and resources, and building more sustainable ecosystems for gender justice. jrct.org.uk/four-new-tru...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to the JRCT board, Lucy Caldicott. Lucy is a charity leader who has spent her career helping organisations navigate strategy, change and inclusion. Click the link in our bio to find out more: www.jrct.org.uk/three-new-tr...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to the JRCT board, Janet Dean. Janet is an experienced leader whose career has spanned local government, higher education, health, housing and the charity sector. Find out more: www.jrct.org.uk/three-new-tr...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to the JRCT board, Jameela Raymond. Jameela is a systems change leader with extensive experience in strategy, operations, and driving positive social impact. Click the link in our bio to find out more: jrct.org.uk/three-new-tr...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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
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Size of Wales | Maint Cymru @sizeofwales.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🌿 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: recruitment@sizeofwales.org.uk
🌿 Join the Size of Wales Board

We’re looking for new trustees to help shape the future of our charity.

Want to find out what being a trustee really involves?

Join us this Friday to hear from current trustees, meet the team, learn about our work and ask any questions you may have.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re an experienced trustee or considering your first board role.

📅 Friday 19 June
💻 Inside Size of Wales: Our Work and the Trustee Experience

📩 DM us for more information or email recruitment@sizeofwales.org.uk
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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/...
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UK Feminista @ukfeminista.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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...
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CambsEYC @cambseyc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
@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.
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The Council Climate Scorecards project is having international impact – Climate Emergency UK
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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...
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Buy tickets – ICCL Anniversary Conference: Fifty Years of Fighting for Civil Liberties: What Next for Democracy? – Trinity Business School, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
ICCL Anniversary Conference: Fifty Years of Fighting for Civil Liberties: What Next for Democracy? – Trinity Business School, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Tue 16 Jun 2026 - In June 1976, a group of activi...
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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
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Labour Behind the Label @labourlabel.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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
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