Duncan Brown

@shift_org & @bfb_labs - consumer products & ventures that solve complex social problems

[Duncan Brown @BrownDnr]

The latest episode of "Another Great Question" is out. Listen to Martha and I talk about AI and whether we should be worrying it's taking over the world
https://t.co/aC8AN453Ys

[Shift @shift_org]

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Today we’re launching *Making a Meal*, a report charting 3 years working to increase families’ access to affordable good #food in #SouthLondon – with @ImpUrbanHealth

#MakingaMeal #Thread 👇

https://t.co/0tkfogVBaM

[Shift @shift_org]

Passionate about creating healthier #food environments to support #blackhealth?

There are TWO new #community grants available from @ImpUrbanHealth:

🤑£35k available
📅Runs Sep-Dec
🤔Submit your EOI by 15 July
🚀Apply by 18 Aug 22

Find out more here👇
https://t.co/jy4Fbvp9Le

[Big Issue Invest @BigIssueInvest]

The case for change: why we need a fund dedicated to underrepresented founders

Our learning partner @shift_org share the "why" behind the Growth Impact Fund, and our case for change in the #SocialInvestment sector.

Read all about it 👇
https://t.co/bSGVXsuZHT

[Shift @shift_org]

Pls RT: We're hiring!

Seeking a mid-level person to join Shift – perfect for service #designer and design #researcher types.

You'll work on the #GrowthImpactFund with @UnLtd & @BigIssueInvest – among other things!

Find out more & apply👇
#vacancy #jobs
https://t.co/9FcWbawWhl

[Shift @shift_org]

Today we're delighted to announce the ~£25m #GrowthImpactFund in partnership with @BigIssueInvest and @UnLtd

The fund is #SocialInvestment designed by and for founders from underrepresented backgrounds

Learn more here -

https://t.co/Tubr5pdh8Z

[Shift @shift_org]

#Vacancy *1 week left to apply*

This is an amazing role for someone who loves leading #codesign projects & finding ways through the knotty stuff

AND you'll work with incredible orgs like Shift's recent partners @KailoPrevention @UKYouth @eBay_UK @MindCharity @Ageing_Better

[Shift @shift_org]

*#Vacancy*

Experienced in leading big, complex #codesign projects? Are you a Principal #Design Strategist, a Senior #Innovation Lead, a Project #Director or similar?

We’re looking for someone like you to join our team!

Check it out & apply by 19 May 👇
https://t.co/CT8A2c4JOE

[Nick Stanhope @nickstanhope]

👉Trying to work collectively? Build greater mutual awareness, interdependence, collaboration & collective progress towards shared goals?

📢We've reviewed collective approaches & surfaced 10 principles for making collective progress📢

https://t.co/MIwmNSvBFK @shift_org

[SBRI Healthcare @sbrihealthcare]

£1.3 million of funding is awarded to 3 innovations to tackle Mental Health Inequalities in Children and Young People. In collaboration with @NHSE @AACInnovation and @AHSNnetwork. Read more: https://t.co/5ckMtcX2SZ
#COVIDrecovery #mentalhealth #CYPMH #healthinequalities

[Shift @shift_org]

ICYMI: Shift's latest newsletter features...

🚀 A peek at our refreshed future focus
👀 Youth-led peer research
💸 4 changes we need in social investment
🤝 Principles for making collective progress

Have a gander >> https://t.co/Qqu6qFei2V

[Shift @shift_org]

The #AdebowaleCommission on Social Investment is a shot across the bows for the sector.

In this blog, we've shared our 4 actions for change on how #socialinvestment can be redesigned to deliver on the future it once promised 👇

https://t.co/2ZArWIQ9fv

[Shift @shift_org]

Today's #AdebowaleCommission report echoes what we've learnt about #SocialInvestment: we need more inclusive, flexible & equitable funding

Here we share how change *can* happen (plus a sneak peek at the new #GrowthImpactFund w/ @UnLtd @BigIssueInvest) 👇

https://t.co/UZbUkD6MOD

[BfB Labs @BfB_Labs]

“I’m brave, I’m brave, I’m brave…” is just one mantra that you may hear young people saying before they take on a Lumi Nova challenge.

Learn more about the game that helps young people self manage their worries here: https://t.co/onihkmsFCo

[Shift @shift_org]

After another year full of ups and downs, we wish you and your team the very best season's greetings and a happy, healthy 2022!

Big love and thanks, as always, go to our inspiring partners and collaborators. We hope you all have a restful festive break ❤️

#MerryShiftmas

[Shift @shift_org]

Over the past 18 months, we’ve been exploring & transitioning to a new, flatter way of operating – as a roles-based, self-organising, #leaderful team.

Here, @LouiseCooper10 shares what we’ve done, how it’s going & what’s next 👇

#orgchange #nohierarchy

https://t.co/NND4V1elo9

[Shift @shift_org]

This week @fairfinance launched an online #advice tool that Shift helped design in summer 2020.

Here @ImmyRobinsonME + @LouiseCooper10 share their reflections on the design + prototyping process, inc. how #covid has compounded #financial vulnerability

👇
https://t.co/qV3XQikKGD

[Shift @shift_org]

⚡️New role!⚡️

We're looking for a #researcher to co-lead a continuous learning model for a new investment #fund supporting diverse-led businesses

• 6 months with scope to extend
• Remote & flexible working
• £40-50k pa

More info 👉 https://t.co/ugAJtEyQli

[Shift @shift_org]

After collaborating w/ 200+ nonprofits & funders, we recently launched #PatternsforChange, 7 behaviours for better #orgdevelopment in times of change

Now we'd love *your feedback* to improve them👇
https://t.co/Ccmp8Fs4eV

@IVAR_UK @NPCthinks @NCVO Funded by @TNLComFund @LBFEW

[The Relationships Project @Rships_Project]

Thank you to everyone who came along to open up the conversation around measuring relationships. We left with many more questions than we arrived we - a sign of a good conversation!

Full notes 👉 https://t.co/IqZyPouIQc