Making The Leap
@makingtheleapuk
Improving social mobility by raising the aspirations of, and increasing opportunities for young people.
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http://www.makingtheleap.org.uk 17-06-2011 09:22:50
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Tony Martin
@anthony119
Former politician turned banker. Not sure which I shouldn’t admit to in polite company.
Teach First
@teachfirst
We’re a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential.
Sam Freedman
@samfr
Writes the UK's most popular politics Substack (samf.substack.com). New book - "Failed State" - now out buff.ly/3Pw9d2v.
Gemma Aldridge
@gemmajourno
gemmawrites.bsky.social. Award-winning journalist &writer. Prev: Editor of Sunday Mirror &The People &Exec Ed @dailymirror. New adventures loading please wait…
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
@jrf_uk
We work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish.
Jane J Hamilton ✍️
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Anna Davis
@_annadavis
The Evening Standard's education editor and deputy campaigns editor. All views are my own.
Joseph Harker
@josephharker
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IntoUniversity
@intouniversity
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired and supported to achieve.
Brent Council
@brent_council
Hi! We're Brent Council. Follow us for news, events and more. We're usually here Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm. Check out our house rules brent.gov.uk/houserules
DerbyUniPress
@derbyunipress
Latest news and research from @DerbyUni. Our experts can comment on anything from insects and law to zombies and smartphones. Email - [email protected]
Tunde Banjoko
@teebeeobe
Acton youth, Brent man. Founder of Making The Leap and UK Social Mobility Awards. Spurs fan. Host of the The Social Mobility Podcast. All views my own.
Claire Knee
@claireknee
Global Community & Social Impact Lead @ideagen_plc @thinkbiggoals Patron @StoneSoupAcad Ambassador @careersweek Breast Cancer survivor 🤞 Heart in Cyprus.
City of Westminster College
@citywestcollege
City of Westminster College offers further education & training for learners of all ages & levels. Part of United Colleges Group with @cnwl1 & @cockpittheatre.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
@scitechgovuk
Follow this profile to stay up-to-date with our mission: improving people's lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
City Year UK
@cityyearuk
We empower young people to volunteer full-time in schools and bridge the education gap. Transform lives, one student at a time. Join us today. ⬇
Ark Schools & Ventures
@arkschools
We’re a charity transforming lives through education with a network of non-selective academy schools & innovative ventures bringing benefits to the wider sector
jamiefahey.bsky.social
@jamiefahey1
Author of Futsal📕 🛒➡️amzn.to/3aIZZPu ⬅️🛒 Guardian journalist. Uefa B coach & analysis/technical report writer. Mentor. Evertonian
National Careers Week
@careersweek
Empowering positive change through careers education since 2011 | Headline Sponsor @Natwestgroup | Over 7 million helped to date #NCW2025 #GCW2025
Christ's Access
@christsaccess
Admissions & Outreach account helping students applying to Christ's College, Cambridge: resources, advice, course info, events, student life...& College Cats!
John Dickens
@johndickenssw
Multi-award winning investigative journo. Editor of education paper @SchoolsWeek. Former Slough Obs, nationals freelancer. Tips: [email protected]
Howard Kennedy
@howardkennedy
We are a London based, full-service law firm, providing straightforward advice to ambitious clients.
Rainbow Fostering
@rainbowfosterin
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are UK’s leading fostering agency. By foster parents, for foster parents!
Locality
@localitynews
We support local community organisations to be strong and successful. #PowerOfCommunity
Dartington Service Design Lab
@dartingtonsdl
Bringing science & #evidence to bear on policy & practice to improve the lives of children & young people Subscribe to newsletter -mailchi.mp/3b208a5c
Helen Barnard
@helen_barnard
Dir Policy, Research, Impact @TrussellTrust Trustee @NatCen Former @jrf_uk @ProBonoEcon Author: Want (Giants: A New Beveridge Report) amzn.eu/d/hk1ojO6
The Social Mobility Foundation
@socialmobilityf
We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities for young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Candriam
@candriam
Candriam is a global asset management company with a 25-year track record in ESG Investing. #Investing4Tomorrow
London Funders
@londonfunders
We bring funders together to build a better London by taking action on what matters to our city and our communities
Ignite Youth
@igniteyouth0
Behind the Headlines
@gfheadlines
This account is not longer in use. Email us: [email protected]
Action for Race Equality
@aretweets_
Shaping policy, challenging discrimination and delivering projects to end racial inequality across education @are_r2s, employment @AREMOU_ & criminal justice.
Action Tutoring
@actiontutoring
Unlocking the potential of children and young people who are facing disadvantage
The Sutton Trust
@suttontrust
Championing social mobility through evidence-based programmes, agenda-setting research and policy advocacy.
Chris Askew
@chrisaskewce
Chief Exec at Royal College of General Practitioners @rcgp. Trustee at @AboutObesityorg @ActionforAT.
The Co-operative College
@coop_collegeuk
We're an education charity that transforms communities and changes lives. Great things happen when people co‑operate.
Abbie Wightwick
@abbiewightwick
Education Editor @WalesOnline and Western Mail. Mother of three amazing people . Got a story? DM or email me [email protected]
mrparratt
@mrparrattmusic
Assistant Head: T&L, Transition, External Relations @stacsouthwark. Previously @arkschools. Also tweeting as @stacsouthwark. @UCL @IOE_London ECF facilitator.
Hazel Shearing
@hazelshearing
@BBCNews education correspondent. Ex @BuzzFeedUK + @TheSundayTimes 📩 [email protected]
Harry Camp
@harrygtcamp
researcher, editor, tutor | law, global politics, social impact l @theRSAorg fellow and aspiring barrister
Rob Rinder
@robbierinder
‘Telling the truth is a revolutionary act’
Alderman Vincent Keaveny CBE
@vincentkeaveny
Lord Mayor of the City of London 2021/2 | Alderman, Farringdon Within Ward | Senior Adviser, DLA Piper | Chair, Progress Together. Views expressed are personal.
Matt Jones
@mattjones_globe
OBE, Executive Principal @ArkSchools, Chair of @Elephant__Group, Chair of Southwark Secondary Heads & Deputy Chair @The_Globe Theatre; driven by Social Justice
#CharityHour
@charityhouruk
#CharityHour ran for 10 years on Wednesday 8-9PM from Feb 2014 to Feb 2024. Host @TaheraMayat from harrisonmann.co.uk - stay in touch with me on LinkedIn
Westway Trust
@westwaytrust
We are a charity transforming the 23 acres of land under the Westway flyover into a thriving place for people to live, work and play.
Tracey Fuller
@t_fuller72
Doing all I can to make a difference for a better future. Love all things CSR - People, Purpose, Sustainability, Social Mobility and PS…I’m peri menopausal 🤣🥵
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
@habshatcham
Hatcham College is proud to be part of the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South #haberdashersadvantage #hatchamcollege
kensalqueenspark
@kensalqueenspk
Connecting community + raising awareness & funds to help great causes in the Kensal & Queens Park area. Also @kensaltri & bit.ly/bigkensaldisco…
Netspeak Games
@netspeakgames
Remote game studio celebrating diversity, collaboration, and inclusivity, for all! Makers of @SunshineDaysApp ✨ #TransRights 🏳️⚧️ #BlackLivesMatter #Pride
Daniel Dipper
@danieldipper1
Client Delivery Manager at FINBOURNE Technology | Charity Tustee | Founder (personal account)
Fighting Knife Crime London
@knifecrimeldn
South Bank University Academy
@southbankua
South Bank University Academy is a secondary school located in South London | Part of South Bank Academies and the LSBU Group.
Social Mobility Day
@socialmobday
Social Mobility Day exists to promote wider conversations about social mobility and to encourage action that brings about positive change.
The Change-Makers Initiative
@steamgrants
In Partnership with The Burns Price Foundation giving grants to 11-19 year olds across the UK to work on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math) projects
Making The Leap - Jamal Bernard
@mtljamal
An Engagement & recruitment specialist who prides himself in supporting young adults with their career aspirations. Contact us on [email protected]
Yasmin Nasser
@mtl_yasmin
Making The Leap Engagement Team MTL is a social justice youth charity supporting young people with building skills and connecting you to work & opportunities
Gareth Pryce
@mtlgarethp
An engagement and recruitment specialist who has a focus to support young adults with their career aspirations.
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@grntimaginarium
Working in & passionate abt grant making. Interested in UX design for grant making, trust-based philanthropy & DEI. Here to learn.
Preston Manor School
@prestonmanorsch
We are a successful, inclusive all-through school in Brent. We have a long & proud history of serving our diverse & multicultural community for over 85 years.
Progress Together
@progresstogethr
A membership body focused on progression and retention to improve socio-economic diversity at senior levels in the financial services sector.
UK Social Mobility Awards
@originalsomos
Full list of winners: somo.uk | The UK Social Mobility Awards are about making the advancement of #socialmobility a key part of how organisations are run
AmazonNewsUK
@amazonnewsuk
Follow us for all the latest Amazon news from across the UK. For customer support, please contact @AmazonHelp.
Causeway Education
@causeway_edu
A charity supporting young people to overcome barriers to higher education, apprenticeships and early careers. For progression not determined by privilege.
Jo Foster FRSA
@jcrfoster
Director and founder of Foster Diversity and International Diversity Day.
The Guardian Foundation
@gdn_foundation
This account is not longer in use. Email us: [email protected] Donate: cafdonate.cafonline.org/27728
Chapter One
@chapterone_uk
Literacy charity connecting corporate volunteers to 5-7 year-olds from disadvantaged communities to help them learn to read.
Hyve Group
@hyve_group
We are a next generation global events business whose purpose is to create unmissable events.
David Morley
@davidmorleycand
Head of UK Distribution at Candriam
tilda martin
@matilda__martin
Reporter @politicshome covering education+more . prev @tes | [email protected] Can find me mostly in the other place @matildamartin.bsky.social