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Welcome to
The Care Leaders Fellowship

A 12-month leadership programme that equips individuals with entrepreneurial skills to solve social issues for care-experienced people.
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We help individuals 
solve social issues for care experienced people.

The Care Leaders Fellowship is a pioneering 12-month leadership programme designed to empower individuals with the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge necessary to address and solve social issues faced by care-experienced individuals.
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Our Fellowship is dedicated to supporting individuals who are committed to making a difference in the care experience sector.

Our Mission

To support 100 people in solving social issues for care-experienced individuals by 2025.

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Watch our video to learn about The Care Leaders Fellowship and hear from people who have experienced the programme.

The Fellowship Programme
A 12-Month Leadership Programme

 

Overview

Over the course of 12 months, our programme offers a comprehensive experience that encompasses six key areas. Each area is designed to provide fellows with the entrepreneurial skills, and knowledge to solve social issues for care experienced people.

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12 Module Blended Learning Programme

A comprehensive curriculum covering essential entrepreneurial skills and social innovation strategies.

2

2 Leadership Retreats

Intensive 4-day sessions in January and October designed to teach human first leadership skills, and the skills to set up and launch projects to solve issues for care experienced people.

3

Monthly
Sessions

Face-to-face and virtual sessions. Face-to-face sessions are one-day events hosted at various locations across the UK, while virtual sessions are 4-hour online workshops.

4

Digital Marketing Incubator

Guidance and resources to effectively promote and grow initiatives online.

5

Fundraising Opportunities

Access to networks and resources to secure funding for their projects.

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A Community of Fellows

A supportive network of like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference in the care experience sector.

Meet the Team

We work with renown leaders from across the

social enterprise and childrens social care sector.

 

Take a look at who will be facilitating this Fellowship Programme below.

Director of Strategy, The Care Leaders
Luke Rodgers, BEM

As a Lived Experience Leader, Luke has a passion for and expertise in creating projects that benefit the lives of care-experienced people, ensuring their experience is at the heart of all projects and training facilitated by The Care Leaders. As founder of The Care Leaders, Luke has led work in the USA, Europe, and nationally in the UK, working with leading organisations in the children’s sector.

Luke’s commitment to improving outcomes for young people and families was recognised through the award of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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Previous Fellows

Carl Moreton

Carl Moreton

My Future Self Matters

The fellowship has played a vital role in the development of My Future Self Matters, particularly in enhancing the organisation's business operations and ensuring a strong focus on safeguarding.

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Katie Smaldon & Rachael Grimshire

Avocados Advocacy

Being part of the fellowship has provided opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, fostering idea-sharing, mutual support, and expanding networks of support for Avocado Advocacy and its community.

Jerome-Harvey-Agyei

Jerome Harvey-Agyei

Topé Project

The fellowship provided me with the opportunity to properly implement my business idea, establish a solid structure, and develop a strategic approach. It equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to strike a balance between structure and compassion within my organisation.

Mary-anne-Hodd

Mary-Anne Hodd

Vital Voice

The fellowship has played a pivotal role in the success of Vital Voice. From the initial ideas phase to the business launch, the support provided by the fellowship has been invaluable.

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Who can apply?

The Fellowship is open to people who are passionate about solving social issues for care-experienced individuals, who want to learn entrepreneurial skills, and can commit to the 12-month programme.

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Criteria to Apply​

The Care Leaders Fellowship is open to everyone above the age of 18. Our only criterion is that you are working with care-experienced individuals, the services they receive or independently in the care experienced space.

 

Examples of people we welcome onto The Fellowship:

Care 

Experienced

Defined as people who have lived experience of care, and want to improve services.

Working for a Local Authority 

You will be working directly with care experienced people or the services they receive.

Developing an Project

To apply you have to have an idea for an event, project or other - that's aim is to solve social issues for care experienced people.

Independent 

Anyone can apply, you just need to be working with care experienced people, or the services they recieve and want to solve social issues.

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Apply Now

Ready to make a difference in the care experience sector?

 

Applications are open now.

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Find out how to apply by clicking below.

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