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Nick Temple

@nicktemple.bsky.social
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CEO @thesocialinvest.bsky.social; social enterprise, social investment, coffee, NFL.. #socent #socinv #impinv #charity

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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Listening to The Swell Season first album now. RIP Glen Hansard.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🔋☀️ Community investment is powering the UK's clean energy future. @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social has raised more than £640K for the UK's first community-owned solar park battery, surpassing its original target and increasing community ownership of the project 👏 www.thenews.coop/fundraising-...
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Nonprofit Tech for Good @nonprofitorgs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Introducing Claude Corps! 🎉 anthropic.com/news/claude-... @anthropic.com will teach 1,000 fellows how to use Claude well, match them with nonprofits across America, and pay them $85,000 + benefits to spend a year—full-time, in-person—helping host organizations advance their missions.
anthropic.com
Introducing Claude Corps
We’re launching Claude Corps, a national fellowship program for people early in their careers who are passionate about extending the benefits of AI to communities across America.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Important research by our team at @thesocialinvest.bsky.social on the ongoing impact of energy bills on charities, social enterprises and community groups. Such a crucial area for action - where environmental, financial and social benefits combine. www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/charity...
civilsociety.co.uk
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Lovely to see and visit this impressive new youth centre recently; and we were happy to support it as part of #YouthInvestmentFund - a great example of what is possible www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/2619656...
romfordrecorder.co.uk
'Incredible' youth centre in Chadwell Heath reopens after 15 years of emptiness
The Rising Generation (TRG) centre, which had stood empty for more than 15 years, has been transformed into a modern youth facility in Chadwell…
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Tristan Cork @tristancorkpost.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I had a tour of the new 224 Youth Zone for South Bristol, and it was very impressive. Have a look here: www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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First look inside incredible new £12m '224 Youth Zone'
"It’s top of the range stuff - it shows we believe the young people are important to invest in"
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Am in Starbucks for the first time in a while. I considered ordering an Iced Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha Latte with additional Protein Cold Foam. But settled for a black Americano. #coffee
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
‘Why did the USSR, with its fantastic scientists and engineers and heavy investment in STEM, nevertheless stagnate?’ Excoriating from @geoffmulgan.bsky.social on the undervaluing of social science and humanities research blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
Geoff Mulgan
April 14th, 2026
The myth of STEM only growth holds back the UK
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Such a concerning case - though the fact that *banning these enormous cars from near schools* isn’t the main point of learning still feels bizarre to me.
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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 01/04/2026
Four weeks ago I asked billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital if they'd been issuing fake electrical safety papers to their tenants. Why? Because when we went door-to-door, we kept noticing the paperwork was curiously identical. And tenants said they'd never seen an electrician. Little thread:
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The Onion @theonion.com · 26/03/2026
“Clearly the best option left is to slowly eradicate all 8 billion people on earth so that nobody is left to oppose you,” said the large language model
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ChatGPT Convinces Sam Altman To Kill Humanity
SAN FRANCISCO—Stressing to him that the elimination of the entire planet’s populace was the only solution to his problems, generative AI application ChatGPT reportedly convinced OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ...
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Gavin Kelly @gavin-kelly.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Come and shape the future of the Nuffield Foundation. A new & key leadership role at the UK’s leading independent funder of social & economic research. We fund evidence, back innovation & support pioneering practice. Join a great team at an exciting moment. roles.saxbam.com/advert-detai...
roles.saxbam.com
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
V glad Mr Nobody Against Putin won best documentary. Excellent and enlightening film
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I can't remember who said "the best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people to click ads"; maybe it should now be "how to increase productivity to the point of maximum wealth inequality and minimal human labour"
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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 22/02/2026
London’s “worst mass eviction in recent history” is underway; hundreds of households across London told to get out of their homes this week by the same landlord, ahead of the renters rights act. The landlord? Billionaire Asif Aziz’s Criterion Capital. www.londoncentric.media/p/asif-aziz-...
londoncentric.media
Who's the billionaire behind London’s biggest mass eviction?
He's the London philanthropist who says he's committed to solving homelessness. So why is Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital rushing to make hundreds of Londoners homeless in the coming weeks?
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Can see my comms team thinking I should do something similar for social investment.
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FE Week @feweek.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
🚨City & Guilds chief executive Kirstie Donnelly and chief finance officer Abid Ismail will be 'absent' from their roles 'for a short time' feweek.co.uk/top-two-city...
feweek.co.uk
Top two City & Guilds execs placed on leave
City & Guilds’ chief executive Kirstie Donnelly and chief finance officer Abid Ismail will "be absent from work for a short period”, staff were told
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Not sure why this is not getting more attention in charity sector. If Guardian reporting is correct, we're talking about a charity CEO & FD benefitting personally from £1m+ bonuses, having sold off a charitable asset. cc @thirdsector.co.uk @civilsociety.bsky.social See also tombewick.substack.com
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Not sure why this is not getting more attention in charity sector. If Guardian reporting is correct, we're talking about a charity CEO & FD benefitting personally from £1m+ bonuses, having sold off a charitable asset. cc @thirdsector.co.uk @civilsociety.bsky.social See also tombewick.substack.com
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
This is deeply crap news. Not had a car in London for 20 years, and use Zipcar all the time….bah!
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
More inspiration for our next team away day #leadership
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Am I alone that, when that Google Pixel ad says “if the answer is on your phone, shouldn’t your phone answer it for you?”, I shout “No!”
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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 31/08/2025
Notes that symbolised the east Sussex town’s independent spirit when they were launched in 2008 fell victim to the unstoppable rise of cards and digital payments
thetimes.com
Farewell to the Lewes Pound, the UK’s last local currency
Notes that symbolised the east Sussex town’s independent spirit when they were launched in 2008 fell victim to the unstoppable rise of cards and digital payments
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Andrew Kersley @andrewkersley.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Billionaire developer Asif Aziz is one of London's most powerful and influential landowners. In my latest investigation for @londonermag.bsky.social I found out how he has brought and shut down dozens of London pubs for redevelopment. www.the-londoner.co.uk/exclusive-th...
the-londoner.co.uk
Exclusive: The billionaire developer closing London's pubs
Companies linked to Asif Aziz have been buying up and shutting down some of the capital’s most beloved boozers. Now, we’ve mapped them.
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Rebecca Long-Bailey @rebeccalongbailey.com · 06/08/2025
A new grants programme has launched for youth service providers in Salford. Better Youth Spaces offers £5k–£100k for capital projects like equipment, refurbishments & more to help youth orgs support local young people. Find out more & apply: www.sibgroup.org.uk/funds/better...
sibgroup.org.uk
Better Youth Spaces - Social Investment Business
Better Youth Spaces provides small-scale grants of £5k-£100k for eligible capital expenditure to expand and improve local youth facilities and their services in the out of school youth sector, to driv...
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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 06/08/2025
Better Youth Spaces, a £30.5m capital grants programme funded by the UK Government, launched this week www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/local-h...
blackcountryradio.co.uk
£30.5m of capital funding available to youth services in England
Better Youth Spaces, a £30.5m capital grants programme funded by the UK Government, launched this week.
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Kim Johnson MP @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
🚨 Better Youth Spaces applications OPEN! 🚨 Calling all youth organisations across Liverpool! You can apply for grants of £5,000–£100,000 to upgrade facilities. 🛠️ Refurb deadline: 31 Aug 🗓 All others: 21 Sept (or sooner) Check your eligibility & apply below: www.sibgroup.org.uk/funds/better...
sibgroup.org.uk
Better Youth Spaces - Social Investment Business
Better Youth Spaces provides small-scale grants of £5k-£100k for eligible capital expenditure to expand and improve local youth facilities and their services in the out of school youth sector, to driv...
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Social Investment Business @thesocialinvest.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
🚨 Applications are OPEN for Better Youth Spaces! A £30.5m capital grants programme by the UK Government, delivered by SIB. Grants of £5k–£100k are available for small-scale capital projects + refurbishments. For more info & how to apply 👉 www.sibgroup.org.uk/funds/better...
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
The Labour government is starting to reverse the decline in youth services, announcing new investment for things like youth clubs, after school activities and groups like the Scouts. It aims to increase opportunities in sports, arts, outdoor activities and volunteering in communities. 1/2
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Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re-connect with their communities
Prime Minister announces major expansion of youth services and real-world opportunities to re-connect young people with the world around them
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Latest podcast round-up for all those interested in #charity #socialenterprise #impactinvestment #energy #socialeconomy www.linkedin.com/pulse/social...
linkedin.com
Social Economy Podcast Round-Up 5
I hope you're having a productive and/or restful summer. Here's another 5 recommendations for podcast listening whether you are at work or on holiday.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Extraordinary - observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were ...
Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is ve...
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Everywhere I look today.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
www.linkedin.com/posts/nitemp... Social Economy podcast round up - should you be seeking some #socent #charity #socialimpact listening
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#charity #socialenterprise #podcasts #impact | Nick Temple OBE
So after a semi-rapturous / vaguely interested reception, here's the second instalment of *drum roll* Social Economy Podcast round-up. Thanks to all those who took the time to comment and suggest ...
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Ewan Hilton @ewanhilton.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We’re looking for a Head of Policy & Campaigns at Platfform - if you connect with our purpose, have a passion for social justice & can show us how you have affected successful change through policy and campaigns work then we’d love to hear from you #PublicAffairs #Politics #Campaigns #SocialJustice
platfform.current-vacancies.com
Head of Policy and Campaigns - Flexible with regular requirement to travel as required
If like us, you are passionate about addressing injustice and making a difference to the lives of the people in Wales then you could be our next Head of Policy and Campaigns. This is an exciting time...
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Imagine if the charity sector, with market size about 60 times that of fishing, got anything like the proportionate coverage or interest from media & think tanks & politicians alike. Though equally, as someone pointed out on here this am, the tattoing industry isn't far off the same size as fishing
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
www.thetimes.com/article/deni... #socent
thetimes.com
Meet the 89-year-old whose social enterprise has goodness baked in
Denis Durno founded a bakery that has employed hundreds of adults with disabilities and will accept The Times Sternberg Active Life Award at 11 Downing Street
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Howard Lake @howardlake.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The 25-year-old Foyle Foundation has announced a final funding round of £18mn for arts charities as it prepares to wind down this year. 12 grants have been announced with two more to come, including support for school libraries. www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/foundat... Via @civilsociety.bsky.social
civilsociety.co.uk
Foundation announces £18m in final funding round before closure
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Am a bit obsessed with the NFL draft atm, & loving the player assessment jargon; we should def bring across to the social sector: "He needs to develop from the neck up" "It's the intangibles about them that I like" "My comp for him is Stephen Bubb in 2001" "I thought he was elite but he's J.A.G."
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
fundraising.co.uk/2025/04/01/n... #grants #loans #socialinvestment from us @thesocialinvest.bsky.social
fundraising.co.uk
New £17mn loan funding available to charities 'for any purpose'
Charities and community organisations can now benefit from £17 million of repayable funding via the Social Investment Business.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Blackbird Leys youth hub secures £450,000 lottery funding
The funds will support the staff and activity programme at Leys Youth Hub over the next four years.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
On why we need to maintain capital investment as a source of longer term growth - something that has often been overlooked by previous Chancellors www.thetimes.com/article/60e3... @dsmitheconomics.bsky.social
thetimes.com
We need better infrastructure, so it must be spared from the axe
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, should continue to prioritise long-term growth and refuse to succumb to short-term pressures
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
UK #charity #socent #youth funding opportunities www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/who-s-f...
civilsociety.co.uk
Who’s Funding: Shoosmiths Foundation, the Fore and more
In this fortnightly column, Civil Society looks at funding pots available to the UK charity sector…
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
fundraising.co.uk/2025/03/13/h... - always highlights interesting charities #charity #health
fundraising.co.uk
Health and wellbeing charities win GSK IMPACT Awards 2025
Ten small & medium-sized charities have been named as winners of the 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards for their work improving health and wellbeing.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
www.ubs.com/global/en/su... #socent
ubs.com
Catalyzing investment in social enterprises through collective philanthropy | UBS Global
Championing sustainability and social impact, we partner with our clients to help them mobilize their capital toward a more sustainable world.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
www.ft.com/content/4553... #impinv in the era of USAID / wider aid cuts
ft.com
Impact investors look to soften Trump aid blow
Washington is turning away from the sustainable development agenda, but funds promoting it manage over $1.5tn
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Interesting to see a corporate of this scale invest in its own social value platform - demonstrates the extent to which #socialvalue is embedded in procurement now www.fmj.co.uk/sodexo-launc...
fmj.co.uk
Sodexo launches data-driven reporting tool spotlighting social value impact - FMJ
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Government business has launched a new client-focussed, data-driven reporting platform to support its public sector clients define, track, measure and evidence the social value o...
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Charity Times @charitytimes.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Newcastle City Council has this week taken back control of the city’s 33 parks, 60 allotment sites and around 60 buildings from the charity that has been running them for the last six years. www.charitytimes.com/ct/Council-t...
charitytimes.com
Council takes back control of its parks from struggling charity
Newcastle City Council has this week taken back control of the city’s 33 parks, 60 allotment sites and around 60 buildings from the charity that has been running them for the last six years.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... another great #YouthInvestmentFund build completed
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Shelton Lock: New £1.2m Scout and Guides centre set to open
The Full Circle Centre was built after a successful bid for a Youth Investment Fund grant.
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Simon Mayhew-Archer @simonmalikesyou.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Please watch #FUNBOYS on bbc iPlayer. And if you like it please tell your like-minded friends. In that spirit, I also have a niche recommendation to share…a little podcast called The Rest Is Politics. Funboys Ep 2 is here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
bbc.co.uk
Funboys - Series 1: 2. Once Upon a Time in Ballymacnoose
After a gas leak at his flat, Callum moves in with Lorcan and his dad, Sammy, aka the biggest git in Ballymacnoose. Under Sammy’s tutelage, Callum finds his own inner git.
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Nick Temple @nicktemple.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Interesting (if mildly depressing) to read that Make Your Money Matter is to close. www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
thetimes.com
Richard Curtis’s green pressure group Make My Money Matter to shut
Funding dries up for campaigners — backed by the film director and movie stars — who pressed pension funds and banks to end fossil fuel investments
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