Lisa Raftery (@lisa_raftery) 's Twitter Profile
Lisa Raftery

@lisa_raftery

Head of Grants @TheSocialInvest, Trustee @RosaForWomen, ex @HomelessLink, Exec Committee member of @fabianwomen & Founder of @traumainfogrant All views my own!

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ACF (@acfoundations) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are excited to share two new case studies that showcase how ACF members Social Investment Business and the #HenrySmithCharity use #StrongerFoundations to inform their work around #diversity, #equity and #inclusion Members can view the case studies here: acf.org.uk/ACF/Research-a… #DEI

We are excited to share two new case studies that showcase how ACF members <a href="/TheSocialInvest/">Social Investment Business</a> and the #HenrySmithCharity use #StrongerFoundations to inform their work around #diversity, #equity and #inclusion

Members can view the case studies here: acf.org.uk/ACF/Research-a…

#DEI
Nick Temple (@nicktemple1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to have this funding approved and open to applications again. It's proved a really successful programme for @thesocialinvest, increasing % of investment to black & minority-led organisations from 4% to near 30% linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #socinv #impinv #socent #charity

Thangam Debbonaire (@thangamdebb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm honoured to be asked to join the House of Lords. I’m grateful to the Prime Minister for giving me this opportunity to serve the country and support the Labour government he leads to transform the UK.

Lisa Raftery (@lisa_raftery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A huge thank you to all the team and our amazing Chef Akram at Migrateful for a truly wonderful #team #day cooking and sharing a beautiful Sri Lankan meal! If you want a great team day that also supports an excellent social enterprise then head to Migrateful

A huge thank you to all the team and our amazing Chef Akram at <a href="/migratefulUK/">Migrateful</a> for a truly wonderful #team #day cooking and sharing a beautiful Sri Lankan meal! If you want a great team day that also supports an excellent social enterprise then head to <a href="/migratefulUK/">Migrateful</a>
Trauma Informed Grantmaking UK (@traumainfogrant) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 4th Trauma Informed Grantmaking Community of Practice meeting 27th February | Funders Collaborative Hub funderscollaborativehub.org.uk/events/trauma-…

Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund (Adult) (@socasfund) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking forward to sharing our insights from our latest report today with the Trauma Informed Grantmaking Community of Practice Trauma Informed Grantmaking UK Read more about the impact of the fund for survivors, organisations and our practice as a funder 👉 tinyurl.com/4jcnpcb5

Looking forward to sharing our insights from our latest report today with the Trauma Informed Grantmaking Community of Practice  <a href="/traumainfogrant/">Trauma Informed Grantmaking UK</a> 

Read more about the impact of the fund for survivors, organisations and our practice as a funder 👉 tinyurl.com/4jcnpcb5
UN Women (@un_women) 's Twitter Profile Photo

✊There is 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 in each woman who stands her ground. ✊There is 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 in each girl with a book in her hands. ✊There is 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 in each leader who speaks up for equality. This #IWD2025, DEMAND CHANGE #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Learn how: unwo.men/2J0s50VckTi

EVAW Coalition (@evawuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣 TODAY AT 12PM Join the #MillionWomenRise march against male violence as we remember the women and girls we've lost. 📍Meet at Duke Street (by Selfridges), London 🔗millionwomenrise.com #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 Million Women Rise

📣 TODAY AT 12PM

Join the #MillionWomenRise march against male violence as we remember the women and girls we've lost.

📍Meet at Duke Street (by Selfridges), London

🔗millionwomenrise.com

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 <a href="/MillionWomen/">Million Women Rise</a>
Sister System (@thesistersystem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our theme for our 7th anniversary this year is focused on empowering young women through education and skills development. We decided to celebrate women in who are making changes in education around the world 👏📚👩‍🏫 #internationalwomensday #accelerateaction #empowerment

Our theme for our 7th anniversary this year is focused on empowering young women through education and skills development. We decided to celebrate women in who are making changes in education around the world 👏📚👩‍🏫 #internationalwomensday #accelerateaction #empowerment
Social Investment Business (@thesocialinvest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 📰New research reveals some youth clubs are spending half their budgets on energy bills alone, leaving many vital services with an uncertain future. The report uncovers the scale of the crisis and what needs to change. You can read it here👉 buff.ly/yzkR1gW

🚨 📰New research reveals some youth clubs are spending half their budgets on energy bills alone, leaving many vital services with an uncertain future. The report uncovers the scale of the crisis and what needs to change. You can read it here👉 buff.ly/yzkR1gW
The Forward Trust (@forwardtrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we celebrated employability and entrepreneurship at The Forward Trust’s Annual Dragon’s Den Event, hosted in collaboration with the Financial Times !✨ (1/4) #ForwardTrust #FinancialTimes

Today, we celebrated employability and entrepreneurship at The Forward Trust’s Annual Dragon’s Den Event, hosted in collaboration with the <a href="/FinancialTimes/">Financial Times</a> !✨

(1/4)

#ForwardTrust #FinancialTimes
The Forward Trust (@forwardtrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tony Adams From healthy cooking workshops to empowering neurodivergent women and a fitness community app, each pitch was full of passion and purpose. A huge thank you to our judges, mentors, and the Financial Times team for making this event possible. (3/4) #ForwardTrust #FinancialTimes

<a href="/TonyAdams/">Tony Adams</a> From healthy cooking workshops to empowering neurodivergent women and a fitness community app, each pitch was full of passion and purpose.
 
A huge thank you to our judges, mentors, and the <a href="/FT/">Financial Times</a> team for making this event possible.

(3/4)

#ForwardTrust #FinancialTimes
The Forward Trust (@forwardtrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tony Adams Financial Times Read more about how the day unfolded, and see who took home the winning prize, by reading the write-up on our website below. 💬 forwardtrust.org.uk/news-story/cel… (4/4) #DragonsDen #FinancialTimes #ForwardTrust

<a href="/TonyAdams/">Tony Adams</a> <a href="/FT/">Financial Times</a> Read more about how the day unfolded, and see who took home the winning prize, by reading the write-up on our website below. 💬
 
 forwardtrust.org.uk/news-story/cel…
 
(4/4)

#DragonsDen #FinancialTimes #ForwardTrust
Cllr Kelly Grehan 🌹 (@kelly_grehan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm very sorry to say I was unable to retain my Dartford North East seat. I did my best every day for the last 4 years and I hope I made a positive difference. I wish the winner, Ben Fryer all the best. Thank you to everyone who supported me.

Social Investment Business (@thesocialinvest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢Calling all Scout groups!🏕️ The Better Youth Spaces Fund is open for youth organisations. Check if your group’s postcode is in one of the 42 eligible areas buff.ly/g19LfUC and don’t miss the deadline: 21st Sept. Share to reach your local group! buff.ly/K2IDBuw

📢Calling all Scout groups!🏕️ The Better Youth Spaces Fund is open for youth organisations. Check if your group’s postcode is in one of the 42 eligible areas buff.ly/g19LfUC and don’t miss the deadline: 21st Sept. Share to reach your local group! buff.ly/K2IDBuw
Social Investment Business (@thesocialinvest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣Attention youth groups! Does your youth service need funding? A Better Youth Spaces could fund new equipment, vehicles, and small refurbishments - don't miss out, apply by 21 Sept! Check your area is eligible buff.ly/6qXvVzV and apply here👉buff.ly/RenApqo

📣Attention youth groups! Does your youth service need funding? A Better Youth Spaces could fund new equipment, vehicles, and small refurbishments - don't miss out, apply by 21 Sept! Check your area is eligible buff.ly/6qXvVzV and apply here👉buff.ly/RenApqo
Social Investment Business (@thesocialinvest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’d love to make sure this funding opportunity reaches every eligible youth org before the deadline on 21 Sept. @journojess_ @andrewsparrow Kate Devlin Victoria Richards @daniel_j_martin Sophie Huskisson @geri_e_l_scott Nina Lloyd Please consider resharing to help us spread the word!