Place-based News
Handling Covid19 – Memory Matters
During these unprecedented times we are shining the spotlight on grant holders who are still able to continue their service delivery. We approached Memory Matters, an organisation that enriches the lives of people affected by dementia. The Rank Foundation awarded the first grant to Memory Matters back in Summer 2018 as part of Plymouth Place Based funding. …
Read MoreUpdate: Accelerator Winners 2018
On the 19th June The Rank Foundation launched applications for the Accelerator Event 2019. Every year we invite the Network to apply to pitch an Enterprising idea at our Annual Conference. This year, the Conference (and the Accelerator Event) will have a particular focus on ‘Valuing Place’. For more information on eligibility and how to…
Read MoreReport: Valuing Place
The Rank Foundation is delighted to launch our latest report, Valuing Place. The report was produced by our external evaluation team, summarising Rank’s experience with place based programmes across the UK. The report looks at the start of Rank’s place-based funding, through to the development the Hull Community Development Programme, Dundee Community Development Programme, and…
Read MorePlymouth News
In October 2018, The Rank Foundation launched a new Place-Based programme in Plymouth. The programme is supported by Phil Davies, the Plymouth Rank Associate and Laura Kelly, who splits her time between Nudge Community Builders and The Rank Foundation. They sent us an update on how Plymouth has continued to flourish over the past six…
Read MoreThe Rank Foundation reaches Plymouth
The Rank Foundation is embarking on a £1.5m investment in the city of Plymouth. Known as Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is home to 260,000 residents in addition to the 22,000 students at the university. It has a rich history and a vibrant marine and maritime economy, however its unemployment rate is higher than the national…
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