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Limit Break Mentorship

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The largest mentorship program for marginalised people working in the UK games industry. Applications for 2026 will open on March 30th! Visit our website to apply: www.limitbreak.co.uk

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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 16/09/2026
Absolutely overjoyed to have gathered our superstar committee members for a day out in London last week 🤩 With their help, we've started to discuss what the next two years of Limit Break might look like, so that we're in top-form for our TENTH year running 🎂
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 12/09/2026
Today we're all celebrating that it is NATIONAL VIDEO GAMES DAY!! We know what our favourite video games are... but what are some of yours?
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 26/08/2026
Happy National Dog Day from some of the furry friends of the Limit Break Committee 🐕 Pictured: ✨️ Mabel - Jonas (leadership team) ✨️ Noctis - Meg (sponsorship team) ✨️ Pixie - Lenka (branding team) ✨️ Otter - Mivi (PR & Socials team) #NationalDogDay
Text: Happy National Dog Day
From some of the canine companions of the Limit Break Committee.

Dog names: Noctis, Otter, Mabel and Pixie.

Graphic: Polaroid pictures of 4 very cute dogs!
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 31/07/2026
We’re so proud to have won Best EDI Initiative at the Develop Star Awards for the 2nd year in a row, plus some of our committee won Game Dev Hero awards! Congratulations to Anisa Sanusi, Jonas Gawe, Najmah Salam and Lauren Sears on their awards 🤩 Massive congrats to all the nominees and winners🎉
Image: Anisa accepting the Develop Star award for Best EDI Initiative. Behind her in a bigger projection of her holding the award in the shape of a star.

Text: Best EDI Initiative
Develop: Star Awards

Image: Jonas and Anisa celebrating after getting the Develop Star Award. Jonas is holding the award on top of Anisa's head (so silly).Image: Members of the committee posing at the Game Dev Heroes awards. Anisa, Jonas, Najma and Lauren are all holding their Game Dev Heroes awards.Image: Anisa and Jonas holding their Game Dev Heroes awards.

Text on Anisa's award reads: Game Dev Heroes.
Progression Advocate 2026.

Text on Jonas's award reads: Game Dev Heroes.
Rising Star 2026.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 27/07/2026
It was so lovely to see so many members of Limit Break in Brighton this month for Develop! 💖💖 It’s always a good time when we get together as a committee, look at this lovely bunch of talented volunteers. See you all again next year 🏖️
Photo: Limit Break sticker being held in front of the meet-up at Develop Brighton. There are people sitting on benches and talking.Photo: The Limit Break team posing at the brunch! Photo: The Limit Break team posing at the meet-up! Making silly goofy poses.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 10/07/2026
GameDevheroes is next week! Congratulations to our committee members who have been nominated for an award! Our nominees are: Lauren Sears Ho-Yee Li Najmah Salam Gemma Bowen Jonas Gawe Adam Clewes-Boyne Anisa Sanusi Lyndy Bailey Please join us in wishing them all the best of luck at the awards!
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 06/07/2026
🗣️ Upcoming training dates for July 🗣️ Book now 👇 luma.com/limitbreaktr...
Limit Break Training logo followed by the text:

Allyship & Mentorship
Latest dates for our CPD-Certified Training Sessions

July 2026

Monday 20th
Wednesday 22nd

Book Now
Luma.com/limitbreaktraining
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 23/06/2026
We're so proud that Limit Break was announced as the winner of the "Outstanding Association Award" at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards! Congrats to all the winners and nominees - it's a privilege to be recognised alongside so many impressive organisations, and many thanks to MCV/DEVELOP! #MCVDevelopAwards
Members of the Limit Break team holding the award and smilingAnisa's speech after winning the award, in the background you can see 'Outstanding association of the year Limit Break Mentorship Winner'Members of the Limit Break team posing for a selfie
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 15/06/2026
At the core of Limit Break is a belief in levelling the playing field in the games industry We want to be clear about where Limit Break stands: we stand with our LGBTQ+ friends, colleagues, & community Trans rights are human rights, trans women are women, trans men are men. Happy Pride month!
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 11/06/2026
The next round of our CPD-certified training sessions starts next week! 🌟 Looking to become the best mentor and ally you can be? Join our interactive sessions and level up your skills. Book Now - luma.com/limitbreaktr... #limitbreak #mentoring #allyship #training #gamesindustry
Promotional graphic for an online course titled "Limit Break Training: Allyship & Mentorship." The background is a textured blue gradient with stylized sparkles. It lists the latest dates for CPD-certified training sessions in June and July 2026. Group 1 meets on June 15th and June 17th. Group 2 meets on July 20th and July 22nd. Includes a "Book Now" button and the URL Luma.com/limitbreaktraining.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 27/05/2026
Ever thought about starting a business in the UK games industry but don't know where to start? Well, we may have the perfect event for you! Sign up here & consider donating to support Limit Break & events like these - buff.ly/0njt9NB [NOTE: This event is only for Limit Break members]
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Digital Event

So, you want to start a games biz?

Date: Tuesday 2nd June
Location: Online
Start Time: 18:00 BST

An image of Dan Thomas (the person running the session) is in the bottom left corner and the Limit Break logo is in the bottom right corner.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 22/05/2026
We’re honoured to have been nominated for the DEVELOP Star Awards! ✨ This nomination really celebrates the incredible hard work of our volunteers who drive Limit Break every year 💖 Huge thanks to Develop & congrats to all our fellow nominees! #DevelopStars #DevelopConf
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 15/05/2026
The next round of our CPD-certified training sessions starts next week! Book Now - luma.com/limitbreaktr... 👈️
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 11/05/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our virtual Opening Ceremony last week 💖 Getting together is always so inspiring and we loved seeing all of your avatars! We hope this was a fun and exciting start to your Limit Break 2026 journey 🎉
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 01/05/2026
✨ Mentoring Tips ✨ Hopefully you’ve got everything you need to a great mentoring relationship but just in case - For the last day of Freshers Week we’re sharing these cheat sheets with all our best advice loaded into a single sheet 👇 limitbreak.co.uk/cheat-sheets
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Limit Break Freshers Week
Day 5. 1st May.

Mentoring Tips
Overwhelmed by all the advice and resources?
We've condensed all our best advice into some easy to absorb cheat sheets, be sure to take a look before meeting with your mentor / mentee match

We hope you have an amazing Limit Break experience!
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 30/04/2026
New Mentee? Need some tips to get started? Welcome to Fresher's Week Day 4 - Mentee Guidance If you're wondering how you can make the most of your Limit Break experience, our Mentee’s Guide can help you navigate the first steps & provide you with some great tips 👇 limitbreak.co.uk/mentee-doc
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Limit Break - Freshers Week
Day 4 
30th April

Mentee Guidance
First time mentee or want to double check the dos and don'ts? 

Learn how to make the most out of your mentoring relationship such as how to structure your sessions, what makes sense to bring to the discussion and more!

Check out our Mentee Guide
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 29/04/2026
Calling all our Mentors 📢 If you're new to Mentoring (or even if you've been with us before) we've a guide to getting started; covering everything from the basics to important ground rules that will help you make the most of your mentorship experience. Find it here: limitbreak.co.uk/mentor-doc
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 28/04/2026
✨ There’s more to Limit Break than mentorship ✨ Whilst Limit Break is a mentorship program first, it also provides a number of other benefits like our line-up of events and the Limit Break Community itself. Here’s a helpful doc with more information: limitbreak.co.uk/great-experi...
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Day 2. 28th April
Making The Most of Limit Break. We’ve prepared a handy guide to help our members make the most of their time in Limit Break.
FAQ&A Session with our Accessibility Team. Meet our volunteers and hear from them how to make the most of the program!”
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 27/04/2026
✨ It's Limit Break Freshers Week ✨ This week we'll be giving you links to resources to help you get started on your LB journey! Today is about Onboarding members and explaining how to get started with Limit Break. Having trouble setting up your Pushfar? Check out: limitbreak.co.uk/pushfar-guide
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“Limit Break Freshers Week. 
Day 1. 27th April
Getting Started
Onboarding Event - Confused on how to use Pushfar and contact potential mentors/mentees? We'll be going over that and more live!
Matching Opens - Start contacting potential matches and find someone who matches your vibe (make sure your profile is up to date)”
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 24/04/2026
Limit Break Mentorship wouldn’t exist without the support we get from our Sponsors. These organisations have all gone the extra mile to support the work we do and we couldn’t be more thankful for them.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 21/04/2026
❗Applications have now closed❗ Thank you to everyone who has applied to be a mentor and/or mentee for 2026. We have been blown away by the enthusiasm and interest 💖 If you haven’t received a response yet, we’ll be in touch soon!
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 20/04/2026
📢Last chance to apply TODAY📢 Applications close later today so don’t miss your chance to be part of Limit Break 2026 either as a mentor, mentee or both! There’s still time to apply here ⤵️ www.limitbreak.co.uk/apply
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 19/04/2026
Only 24 hours left to apply! 💖 Are you a part of a marginalised group in games looking for mentorship? 💖 Do you want to mentor & help level up the next generation of talented game devs? Final chance to apply and be part of our 2026 cohort. Applications close tomorrow! limitbreak.co.uk/apply
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 18/04/2026
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference❗ limitbreak.co.uk/apply
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 16/04/2026
✨ You don't have to be a programmer, designer or artist to join us. We accept talent for all across the games industry and its adjacent fields. Got more questions? Head here: www.limitbreak.co.uk/faq
FAQ slide titled "I'm not a designer, programmer or artist. Is there space for me?" The text explains that anyone in the games industry or "games adjacent" is welcome, including QA, localization, voice acting, and studio management.Limit Break Mentorship logo with the website URL: LIMITBREAK.CO.UK/FAQ.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 16/04/2026
✨ You can sign up to be both a mentor AND a mentee - if you meet the requirements. ✨ We try to absorb as many people into the program as we can each year. ✨ If you've been a part of our previous cohorts, you are welcome to apply again. However, you will have to reapply each year.
FAQ slide covering two questions: "Can I apply as both a mentor and a mentee?" (Yes) and "Is there a limit to the number of applicants each year?" (No).FAQ slide titled "I was part of Limit Break in the past, do I need to sign up again?" The text explains that because registration is updated annually and data is not kept, participants must re-register every year.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 16/04/2026
Applications for Limit Break 2026 are open RIGHT NOW! limitbreak.co.uk/apply We have a bunch of FAQs on our website to help you decide whether Limit Break is right for you, but read below for some highlights! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 15/04/2026
We are so proud to share what some our incredible members have to say about their experience with Limit Break. From finding your voice, to building "tangible results" through collaboration, our mission is to ensure no one has to navigate this industry alone. ⬇️✨
A testimonial graphic for Limit Break  In a circular frame at the top is a headshot of David Menkin. Below him is a quote: "Limit Break creates space and support, helping emerging talent find their voice, build confidence, and feel like they truly belong in this industry." David Menkin - Actor and MENTOR. The Limit Break logo is in the bottom right corner.A testimonial graphic for Limit Break. In a circular frame at the top is a headshot of Annie Durwood wearing glasses. Below her is a quote: "Limit Break creates tangible results: confidence, clarity, and connection that ripple far beyond the mentorship itself. It’s not performative, it’s practical, human, and deeply needed..." Annie Durwood, Creative Director at Antivenin Games, and MENTOR + MENTEE. The Limit Break logo is in the bottom right corner.
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 14/04/2026
Have you thought about being a mentor? Limit Break wouldn't exist without the support of everyone who signs up to be a mentor (and/or mentee) every year 💖 If you have worked in the UK games industry for a few years and want to pass on your knowledge then APPLY NOW ⤵️ limitbreak.co.uk/apply
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 13/04/2026
Our first CPD-certified training sessions for Limit Break 2026 are next week! Sign up via our Luma page and remember to subscribe to stay up to date on all of our future training sessions ⤵️ buff.ly/oaUwrUK
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 13/04/2026
Have you signed up to our award winning mentorship program for marginalised people working in the UK games industry as a mentor and/or mentee yet?! ✨ Applications are open until 20th April. Help shape the future of the UK video games industry and head over to limitbreak.co.uk/apply to apply!
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 12/04/2026
Have you only discovered Limit Break recently? Want to know more about who we are and what we do? Well, we're glad to see you here! 👋 Feel free to stick around and find out a little bit more about us ⤵️
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 08/04/2026
⚔️ APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN ⚔️ 💖 Are you a part of a marginalised group in games looking for mentorship? 💖 Do you want to mentor & help level up the next generation of talented game devs? Applications for both mentors & mentees are open until 20th April! Apply now ⤵️ buff.ly/AeVJ15m
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 03/04/2026
👋Welcome to Limit Break Mentorship!👋 We are the leading mentorship program for people from marginalised backgrounds seeking to develop their careers within the UK games industry 💖 You can learn more about us and sign up for this year's program right here 👇 www.limitbreak.co.uk
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 30/03/2026
Limit Break, the award winning mentorship program for marginalised people working in the UK games industry returns! 💖 Part of a marginalised group in games looking for a mentor? 💖 Want to help level up the next gen of game devs? Apply to be a mentor &/or mentee now! ⤵️ limitbreak.co.uk/apply
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 23/03/2026
Limit Break returns for 2026! Applications to join this year's program as a mentor and/or a mentee open on Monday (30th March). Mark it down on your calendar, that's one week from today! If you want to learn more about Limit Break Mentorship then check out our website 👇 www.limitbreak.co.uk
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 06/02/2026
We are so excited to have been announced as a finalist for the Diversity and Inclusivity award at the @ukieofficial.bsky.social Video Game awards! We love the work that we do. It's such a boost to our morale when we see individuals and organisations celebrating the work that we do. Thank you! ✨
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 14/01/2026
Kicking off 2026, Limit Break will be heading to Pocket Gamer Connects London. If you're thinking of joining the program this year or you'd like to support the program as a Sponsor, get in touch! For 10%% off tickets use promo code: LimitBreak10 📅 Jan 19–20 | 🔗 www.pgconnects.com/london/regis...
"Limit Break Mentorship will be attending Pocket Gamer connects London. The global games industry conference. A subsidiary of Enthusiast gaming"
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 11/11/2025
While we are volunteer led, it's sponsors that (quite literally) keep the lights on. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping build a better, more inclusive, games industry together 💖 If your organisation is interested in sponsoring us in 2026 get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Limit Break Mentorship Thankyou for Sponsoring
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 11/11/2025
Without our sponsors Limit Break would not be able to exist so we want to give a huge shout out to them all 💖 ✨ Sumo Group ✨ Playground Games ✨ @teamjunkfish.com ✨ @yrstruly.uk ✨ BIMM University With additional support from: ✨ Sheridans ✨ @insertcoin.bsky.social ✨ @baftagames.bsky.social
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 06/11/2025
A massive thank you to our training team who crushed it in 2025, handing out 65+ certificates & upskilling so many people on their essential mentoring & allyship skills 💖 Seeing all the positive feedback & success on social media is the real win! Shoutout to the dream team: Harún, Cinzia & Irem!
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65+ certificates sent out
Overwhelmingly positive feedback
Massive congratulations to our incredibly training team
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 03/11/2025
We want to give a huge thankyou to all of our event hosts: ✨ Harún Ali ✨ Imogen Calypso Mellor ✨ Jamie Naden ✨ Anna Poulter-Jones ✨ Svetlana Lisik ✨ Isabel Foley ✨ Jon Mechan ✨ Christopher Leech ✨ Harriet Frayling
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 03/11/2025
As Limit Break 2025 is drawing to a close we're looking back at the incredible year that we've had 💖 Our events team hosted 15 different events! Talks covering everything from Professional Communication Skills to AI in Game Development and How to Build a Great Team Culture!
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 07/10/2025
The last round of our CPD certified training for 2025 is in 2 weeks! Sign up for part 1 (Allyship) and part 2 (Mentoring) via the link below 👇 buff.ly/X3d5qFJ
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 06/10/2025
🚌💨 WE WENT ON TOUR! 🚌💨 Limit Break travelled around the country to give our members the chance to meet us and others in this year's cohort. Thank you to everyone who swung by in Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton. It was lovely to meet and see you all! 💖
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 19/09/2025
Our Mentoring training sessions are all about equipping you with the tools and confidence to become an impactful mentor. We're so thrilled to share some fantastic feedback from recent participants Emma, Hamish and Kali. Their words truly highlight the value and insight our training provides!
A blue graphic promoting Limitbreak Training's Mentorship Training. Three testimonials are displayed in white speech bubbles with red backgrounds behind the names.

The first testimonial is from Emma L Smith-Bodie: “I've never formally mentored anyone so it was useful to have a roadmap of hot to set up a mentorship relationship and how to get the most out of it.”

The second testimonial is from Hamish Williams: “Fantastic speaker and loved the group activities. Really informative and empowering.”

The third testimonial is from Kali Martinez: “The information was insightful and useful.”
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 13/09/2025
At Limit Break, we believe true allyship is an ongoing practice, and it's so rewarding to see our participants embrace the challenge of becoming better mentors and advocates. A huge thank you to everyone who has attended any of our Allyship Training sessions! #Mentoring #Training
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"Easy to follow pace while providing real-world examples for different aspects and terms to ensure full understanding." - Charlotte Wilkinson

"Very comfortable while still challenging us to think about what true allyship should be." - Tina Lauro Pollock

"The speaker was really engaging and covered the topics really well." - Hamish Williams
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 05/09/2025
We're DE&I Support Network of the Year Finalists in this year's Diversity in Tech Awards! 🎉 This is such an honour for us and we're thrilled to be among such incredible nominees. Wish us luck on 17th September 🤞
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 08/08/2025
Last but certainly not least is: ✨ Aurora the void from our incredible videographer @perky.bsky.social ✨ Peaches chilling in the sun from @geekybaking.bsky.social 😻 HAPPY CAT DAY EVERYONE 😻
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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 08/08/2025
✨ Our Head of Ops @joannahaslam.bsky.social is the owner of Jasper ✨ And Nyx & Eevee are from @jazzyriko.bsky.social who volunteers across our communications team and events 💖
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