The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
@jrct.bsky.social
A Quaker grant-making organisation supporting those who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.
You can see when to apply for funding from us for 2026 on our website now.
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
You can see when to apply for funding from us for 2026 on our website now.
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
👉 Systemic Justice is recruiting a Strategic Partnerships Lead
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
👉 Systemic Justice is recruiting a Strategic Partnerships Lead
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
👉 Institute of Statelessness and Inclusion is recruiting an intern / volunteer
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
👉 Institute of Statelessness and Inclusion is recruiting an intern / volunteer
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
Take a look at these fantastic job vacancies from organisations we support!
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Take a look at these fantastic job vacancies from organisations we support!
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
Dr. Alice Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, warned that five UK laws “risk undermining the UK’s duty to investigate and prosecute torture and other serious human rights violations.”
We are glad to support REDRESS Trust through our Power and Accountability programme.
We are glad to support REDRESS Trust through our Power and Accountability programme.
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Dr. Alice Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, warned that five UK laws “risk undermining the UK’s duty to investigate and prosecute torture and other serious human rights violations.”
We are glad to support REDRESS Trust through our Power and Accountability programme.
We are glad to support REDRESS Trust through our Power and Accountability programme.
This week, @redress.org - alongside the Survivor Advisory Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group - hosted an important event in Parliament, urging the UK Government to uphold its commitment to human dignity and the protection of torture survivors.
🤝Yesterday in Parliament, we hosted an important discussion with @AliceEdwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture.
Co-organised by the Survivor Advisory Group, APPG on Human Rights, and @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social, and hosted by Baroness Kennedy KC.
Co-organised by the Survivor Advisory Group, APPG on Human Rights, and @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social, and hosted by Baroness Kennedy KC.
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This week, @redress.org - alongside the Survivor Advisory Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group - hosted an important event in Parliament, urging the UK Government to uphold its commitment to human dignity and the protection of torture survivors.
"I'm committed to making sure JRCT remains a catalyst for positive social change; funding and supporting work that drives systemic change with integrity, courage, and purpose."
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
Grantmaker appoints interim head as next chief
Nicola Purdy has been leading the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust on a temporary basis since December
www.thirdsector.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
"I'm committed to making sure JRCT remains a catalyst for positive social change; funding and supporting work that drives systemic change with integrity, courage, and purpose."
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
“I’m committed to making sure JRCT remains a catalyst for positive social change; funding and supporting work that drives systemic change with integrity, courage, and purpose.”
Find out more about Nicola and her plans for the future of the JRCT here: jrct.org.uk/nicola-purdy...
Find out more about Nicola and her plans for the future of the JRCT here: jrct.org.uk/nicola-purdy...
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust appoints Nicola Purdy as chief executive
jrct.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“I’m committed to making sure JRCT remains a catalyst for positive social change; funding and supporting work that drives systemic change with integrity, courage, and purpose.”
Find out more about Nicola and her plans for the future of the JRCT here: jrct.org.uk/nicola-purdy...
Find out more about Nicola and her plans for the future of the JRCT here: jrct.org.uk/nicola-purdy...
Nicola said: “I’m thrilled to be appointed chief executive of JRCT. It’s a huge privilege and a responsibility I take on with real excitement for what lies ahead.
November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Nicola said: “I’m thrilled to be appointed chief executive of JRCT. It’s a huge privilege and a responsibility I take on with real excitement for what lies ahead.
Nicola has been serving as our acting chief executive since December 2024, demonstrating outstanding leadership, clarity of vision, and a deep commitment to JRCT’s mission and the organisations we support.
November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Nicola has been serving as our acting chief executive since December 2024, demonstrating outstanding leadership, clarity of vision, and a deep commitment to JRCT’s mission and the organisations we support.
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Purdy as chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT).
November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Purdy as chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT).
We are glad to support Climate Emergency UK’s Scorecards Initiative through our Power and Accountability programme. See their post above for more details.
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are glad to support Climate Emergency UK’s Scorecards Initiative through our Power and Accountability programme. See their post above for more details.
Last week Siân Berry MP quoted the work of Climate Emergency UK in parliament.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Our work was just quoted in the UK Parliament! 🥳
Here is Siân Berry’s full statement on why the Scorecards results demonstrate that a climate statutory duty is needed in England: “Every council scoring 20% or below in the Scorecards is in England or Northern Ireland" @sianberry.bsky.social
Here is Siân Berry’s full statement on why the Scorecards results demonstrate that a climate statutory duty is needed in England: “Every council scoring 20% or below in the Scorecards is in England or Northern Ireland" @sianberry.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Last week Siân Berry MP quoted the work of Climate Emergency UK in parliament.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Last week, the @workersupportc.bsky.social (WSC) was featured on a BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Abused for Our Food’ which exposed the reality faced by seasonal farm workers in the UK.
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
WSC featured on BBC programme about seasonal farm workers in the UK – Worker Support Centre
This Wednesday 22nd October BBC File on 4 Investigates broadcast a programme about the treatment …
workersupportcentre.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Last week, the @workersupportc.bsky.social (WSC) was featured on a BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Abused for Our Food’ which exposed the reality faced by seasonal farm workers in the UK.
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
They have 76,000 signatures on their petition so far, showcasing the public’s demand for change.
Take a look at their post above for more information and head to their website to sign the petition.
Take a look at their post above for more information and head to their website to sign the petition.
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
They have 76,000 signatures on their petition so far, showcasing the public’s demand for change.
Take a look at their post above for more information and head to their website to sign the petition.
Take a look at their post above for more information and head to their website to sign the petition.
The petition comes as part of Environmenstrual Week – an initiative created by Wen to share stories, actions and evidence to demand healthy, safe, and sustainable periods for everyone.
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The petition comes as part of Environmenstrual Week – an initiative created by Wen to share stories, actions and evidence to demand healthy, safe, and sustainable periods for everyone.
We are glad to support @wen-uk.bsky.social through our Sustainable Future programme.
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
What a day! Today we took our call for #ToxicFreePeriods to Parliament.
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We are glad to support @wen-uk.bsky.social through our Sustainable Future programme.
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
The North West Migrants Forum recently showcased works from East African filmmakers in celebration of Black History Month.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The North West Migrants Forum recently showcased works from East African filmmakers in celebration of Black History Month.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
“The scale of environmental devastation caused by armed conflicts and military activities is accelerating humanitarian crises and ecological collapse in ways we can no longer afford to ignore.”
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
In a statement supported by 31 organisations, last week governments at the #UNGA heard how we can no longer ignore the staggering environmental and humanitarian cost of armed conflicts and militarism ceobs.org/joint-civil-...
Joint civil society statement on PERAC to the UN General Assembly First Committee - CEOBS
Joint Civil Society Statement on the Protection of the Environment in Relation to Armed Conflicts to the UN General Assembly First Committee.
ceobs.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
“The scale of environmental devastation caused by armed conflicts and military activities is accelerating humanitarian crises and ecological collapse in ways we can no longer afford to ignore.”
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
Join Medact’s upcoming event - ‘Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World’, for an introduction into campaigning for the total abolition of weapons of mass destruction, and the opportunity to connect in-person with other health workers, students and campaigners.
See their post for more information.
See their post for more information.
🚨 T-2 weeks until we host: Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World – an evening lecture, conversation and drinks reception in London, free and open to all!
Interested in learning more about the movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction? Join us ⬇️
www.medact.org/event/nuclea...
Interested in learning more about the movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction? Join us ⬇️
www.medact.org/event/nuclea...
Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World - Medact Calendar
We welcome Medact members, health workers, students, and particularly young campaigners as we reflect on the fight for a nuclear weapons free world.
www.medact.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Join Medact’s upcoming event - ‘Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World’, for an introduction into campaigning for the total abolition of weapons of mass destruction, and the opportunity to connect in-person with other health workers, students and campaigners.
See their post for more information.
See their post for more information.
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence are being silenced by the very people accused of committing the abuse. 📣Read our new report revealing how abusive legal actions in the UK & Ireland are silencing those who speak out ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
Reposted by The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
💥We're recruiting! The Commonweal Trust is looking for a Collection Development Worker to join our team. More information and how to apply on our website at:
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
September 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
💥We're recruiting! The Commonweal Trust is looking for a Collection Development Worker to join our team. More information and how to apply on our website at:
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
Reposted by The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
What a great impact our school uniform scheme had this year! Our work is funded by @jrct.bsky.social and has built women's confidence and capacity to become active members in their community
September 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What a great impact our school uniform scheme had this year! Our work is funded by @jrct.bsky.social and has built women's confidence and capacity to become active members in their community