VivifyRuss

Founder and CEO at @VivifyVenues Helping schools generate additional income. The Times Top 50 Most Ambitious CEO, 42 under 42, EY EOTY Finalist, Northern Leader

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“My mum would lend someone £10 - then the electricity would go off.”

Russell Teale, founder of @vivifyvenues , pays tribute to his late mum Janice - a single parent who worked two jobs and rehomed stray cats.

Watch The Naked Founder episode in full:
https://t.co/GhhTQv3KVA

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"I thought I was having a heart attack."

Russell Teale was feeling the pressure at a previous business - and it all came to a head one day.

It turned out to be a panic attack - and Russell is now enjoying huge success with @vivifyvenues .

Full episode:
https://t.co/uhRblmVC9e

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@Footballtweet Didn’t not realise he’d passed. Best wishes to his family

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Not sure where to start when it comes to hiring out your school facilities?

Start with your sports hall on Saturday mornings – it’s the single highest-demand facility in almost every UK school. One regular weekend booking from a local football, netball, cricket club at £40-£60 per hour can quietly add £8k–£15k a year with almost zero extra work once it’s set up. That one booking often funds your entire lettings admin for the year.

#schoollettings #schoolbudgets #vivifyvenues

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Inspections under the new #Ofsted framework began 2 weeks ago, and since then, we've received detailed feedback from members on how some of these inspections have gone.

ASCL Inspection Specialist Andy Jordan summarises these comments in his latest blog: https://t.co/92m16rBhNz

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Delighted to share that I won the Judges’ Award at the Northern Leaders event last week. It was a real honour and privilege to share a room with such inspiring leaders across so many industries.

There were countless stories around impact, change, resilience, overcoming adversity. The night had everything. And a special mention to the host Chris Maguire who as ever had the room in the very palm of his hand all evening 🙌🏻.

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SBLs, a few little things that have quietly saved hours on lettings for some of the leaders we’ve spoken to lately:

→ Keeping one master calendar that everyone (caretakers included) can actually see
→ Setting aside 10-15 % of lettings income for the inevitable wear & tear (stops nasty surprises)
→ Reviewing hirer insurance & DBS in January each year – do it once, forget it for 12 months
→ Having a short, friendly lettings policy on the website – cuts the same questions over and over

If any of that resonates and you ever want to see how others are keeping it all in one place, I’m happy to help 🙏🏻☕ #SBL #SchoolLettings

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UK School Business Leaders & Heads
If you’re responsible for a sports hall, theatre, astro, or MUGA that sits empty after 3:30 pm…

You’re likely leaving £15k–£80k on the table every year.

Vivify has already generated £10M+ for 500+ schools with zero extra work for SBLs.

Follow me for daily tips, case studies & quick wins on turning facilities into revenue (and community impact).

Drop a ⚽ below if you want a free 10-minute revenue audit this week.
#SchoolBusiness #UKEdChat #SchoolLettings @VivifyVenues

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After class ends, a new lifeline begins: How Vivify is helping schools stay open and communities reconnect https://t.co/RjNt1jRoq7 via @LDNdailynews

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Absolutely delighted to onboard 3 great #Manchester schools this month.

MEA Central
MEA Wythenshawe
Withington Girls School

Outstanding schools, outstanding facilities and in our hometown 🐝

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WE'RE IN THE #WEURO2025 FINAL! 🙌

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@TheMancUK @MarpleHall @MarpleHallPE @SchoolsFootball @Manchester_FA 🤩 what a goal!

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@DeputyGrocott Hello 👋🏻

Governor at a school in Greater Manchester

Co-Founder & CEO at @vivifyvenues - helping schools generate more income

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@LisaFathersBF @BrightFuturesET @YouthSportTrust @well_schools The YST do amazing work. We also partner with MCRactive on a wider community program if there is any interest. We already work with a number of schools across GM.

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@LisaFathersBF @AmandaCCorcoran @AndyBurnhamGM @schofield_sonia @andreadaubs @BrightFuturesET 👏🏻👏🏻

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@BrightFuturesET @LisaFathersBF @john_stephens67 @JayneCarBF @SouthPennine @TSHubsBF @AliOliverYST @rachredBF @unleashing_me @AndyBurnhamGM @well_schools @SarahSchollar Wow congratulations

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@mjaqliffe Really simple. Folders for all topics, meetings, projects. All cloud backed up and easy email PDFs etc

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Beyond excited to be nominated as a finalist in EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. I feel truly thankful to be recognised for the work we’re doing at Vivify to help schools across the UK.

#edutwtitter #schools #sbms

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4,000 steps before 9am! And the sunshine making a difference too. Half term with the family ❤️👌🏻