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Updates tagged "Philanthropy"

Turning Pages, Changing Lives: an inspirational evening in Manchester

Against the inspiring backdrop of Manchester Art Gallery, SHINE recently welcomed teachers, supporters, funders and partners for an evening dedicated to one of the most powerful tools for transforming young lives: reading

Beyond quick fixes: a long-term investment in Hartlepool’s future

With the opening of the new IntoUniversity Hartlepool Centre this month, a major piece of a long-term plan for the town’s young people has fallen into place.

14th April 2026

Smarter giving can transform education if we get it right

SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman responds to the Government’s 'Our Place to Give' philanthropy strategy

25th February 2026

Give like you invest: how thoughtful philanthropy delivers greater impact for children

At a J.P. Morgan lunch in Manchester, SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman argues that philanthropy can be the risk capital of social progress.

24th February 2026

The enduring legacy of teacher David Brown

David's family have chosen to support a SHINE reading project in his memory

In memoriam, News

15th September 2025

Progress is possible, change can happen

SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman speaks at the Social mobility symposium 2025

SHINE welcomes Michaelene Welsh as new Trustee

Michaelene brings to SHINE 25 years of experience across educational institutions, non-profits, and charities.

1st February 2023

Listening to and learning from our grantee partners

SHINE worked with the Center for Effective Philanthropy on a Grantee Perception Report to gain feedback from our grantees to help us improve

5th October 2020

£1million investment in teachers’ ideas to help narrow the attainment gap

Teachers with innovative ideas that could help narrow the attainment gap will benefit from a £1million investment over the next three years by SHINE.

Let Teachers SHINE, News