The Rank Foundation began Place-Based funding in Plymouth back in 2018 after rolling out place-based Engaged Philanthropy models in Hull and Dundee. Plymouth has become a fantastic place of collaboration, friendship and learning. 2020 [...]
This week, we are shining the spotlight on Real Ideas Organisation (RIO), a charity based in south west England. RIO focus their work on solving problems and creating opportunities for people, communities and organisations. [...]
This week we are spotlighting the fantastic work of Street Factory, a Plymouth-based Hip Hop Social Collective. Street Factory has been known to the Foundation since 2018 as one of the 8 original Place-Based [...]
On 3rd April 2020 The Rank Foundation launched the Resilience Fund in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Applications are open to all RankNet members, and the fund has been implemented to cover cashflow, fundraising [...]
During the Coronavirus crisis, Our Plymouth has partnered with POP+, Together for Devon and Plymouth City Council to help with the Good Neighbours Scheme. The Good Neighbours Scheme is a space for volunteers, community [...]
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 [...]
In 2019, the Rank Foundation and the School for Social Entrepreneurs Dartington (SSE), supported nine Social Enterprises in Plymouth. They provided training and funding to these organisations, to help create positive change in some [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]