We're still collecting donations
On the 11th January 2024 we'd raised £19,631 with 398 supporters in 69 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Radical Recruit Christmas Crowdfunder
by Emma Freivogel in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Total raised £31,009
raised so far+ est. £4069.00
460
supportersTo raise valuable funds to cover operating costs for Radical Recruit as well as provide emergency support to candidates in crisis.
by Emma Freivogel in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
ABOUT RADICAL - We're a small but mighty social recruitment consultancy that unapologetically challenges the status quo.
Founded by Emma and Jude (Em's mum) in October 2019, the Radical team has placed over 600 people - we call them our 'Radicals - who are furthest from the labour market, into good jobs, that offer fair pay in exchange for meaningful work.
ABOUT OUR RADICALS - We support people who don't fit the popular mold.
Our Radicals are people who are furthest from the labour market because they have experienced/are experiencing adversity such as homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, contact with the care or criminal justice service and modern day slavery. They also tend to be members of protected classes such as the Global Majority/BAME, disabled and LGBTQIA+ communities.
OUR MISSION AND MODEL - We're on a mission to make the charity and its team redundant by teaching our Radicals how to "fish".
We believe in the importance of supporting our Radicals to acquire the skills, confidence, tools and courage they need to apply for and secure good jobs on merit.
We spend significant time helping our Radicals to apply for jobs that would make good use of each Radical's many talents, that offer fair pay (London Living wage or above) in exchange for meaningful work, that offer career progression opportunities, and workplaces where they feel like they belong and are included.
Every Radical is different but our pre-employment support usually includes:
- Career coaching
- CV writing
- Disclosure support for Radicals with a disability or criminal convictions
- Interview technique and mock interviews
Once a Radical is placed into work, we support them to start well and sustain their placements. We have maintained an in-work sustainability rate of over 92% at six-months since our incorporation.
We also support Radicals in crisis and often provide small grants to cover the cost of gas end electric meter top ups, grocery shops and travel costs, as well as material aid like socks, winter coats and shoes.
OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL
We're calling upon the Radical village to help us continue the work we do - over this Christmas and beyond - by supporting our plight to raise £50,000 to give us a much needed head start in 2024, as well as provide emergency support to some of our candidates over the Christmas period and colder months.
REWARDS FOR DONATIONS - We believe in a mutual exchange at Radical so do check out the sponsored rewards on our page and claim yours when donating.
In exchange for your generosity, we have a whole heap of Radical Rewards that we'd like to offer as a huge THANK YOU, including DJs and inspirational public speakers for your future events, upskilling and workshop opportunities for your teams, access to online webinars, 2024 Radical Conference tickets - and more!
Reward Conditions: Due to logistics, all in-person workshops and events (including DJ and public speaking bookings) are available within London only, with online events being hosted during UK working hours. Fulfilment dates are for administration purposes only and 2024 events and workshops can be booked directly with the vendor.
SOME RADICAL SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Jacira. She was unemployed for 10 years. She also has a disability. A couple of months after registering with Radical, Jacira had acquired the skills, confidence and courage to apply for a secure a good job. She's been promoted once since she started at KLH Sustainability, one of Radical's awesome partners.
Meet Kaidon. Kaidon had been released from prison shortly before we met him. With so many natural talents and transferable skills, the biggest challenge for our young radical would be to find an employer who could see past the 'ex-offender' label. Within a matter of weeks, Kaidon had secured an Digital Marketing Account Manager role with our partner, Quick Fox Labs.
Meet Alisha. Alisha was homeless when we met her. Our founder Em saw so much potential in her that when she found out Alisha had interviewed for job in the NHS ( and was about to be offered!), she couldn't resist and offered her a job at Radical instead. Four years on and she's been promoted twice! Hear Alisha talk about youth homelessness here.
Meet Malcolm. He was homeless for 10 years and sleeping on the street when we met him. After six weeks of intensive support, Malcolm secured a job at Honest Burgers and very quickly after, he was able to move into his own flat.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£10 or more
£10, Gift Certificate
Top up a Radicals electricity meter to keep a Radical family warm this Christmas.
With the cost of living crisis taking hold, staying keeping a Radical family warm
could well save a life this Christmas.
£20 or more
Set of 5 Radical eCards
A beautiful set of artist-designed eCards, specifically made for the Radical Christmas Crowdfunder.
£20 or more
£20, Gift Certificate
Provide vital travel costs for a Radical to get to interview, medical appointments
or work. Many of our Radicals would miss out on the opportunity to interview and
start a job if it weren’t for our financial help to travel.
£25 or more
£25, Gift Certificate
Cover a food shop for a Radical so they don’t have to worry about where their
next meal is coming from while they’re trying to secure employment.
£30 or more
Person-Centred Recruitment Webinar w/ Glenn Martin
Person-Centred Recruitment Webinar with candidate experience and employer branding expert, Glenn Martin.
£30 or more
£30, Gift Certificate
Help a Radical start their new job well by purchasing material aid, like a pair of
work boots, to get on site.
£40 or more
Leadership Webinar with Chris O'Connell
Leadership Webinar with top Leadership, Performance and Wellbeing Coach, Chris O'Connell.
£50 or more
Recruitment Copywriting Online Workshop
Recruitment Copywriting Online Workshop run by Co-Founder of B-Radical, Holly, with a focus on improving the quality, effectiveness and inclusivity of your job adverts throughout 2024 and beyond.
£150 or more
The Human Library Single Ticket
The Radical Human Library experience is like no other. Delegates have the opportunity to meet inspirational and stereotype-busting people from all walks of life who share stories of hardship and triumph, with a view of challenging those stereotypes and their own biases. The session focus on drilling down into our own learned perceptions and how those negatively impact others, whilst offering the chance to go through a journey of internal change.
£200 or more
Leadership the Radical Way Single Ticket
And individual ticket to our signature Leadership the Radical Way workshop, aimed at improving your awareness and knowledge of trauma-informed leadership and how you can help to support those in your business through compassionate people processes.
£250 or more
2024 Radical Conference Ticket
We've been talking about it since the pandemic and now we're planning the biggest party of the year, aimed at celebrating diversity, inclusion and - most importantly - Radical people, to include learning opportunities, inspirational stories from our guest speakers, a whole heap of great food and drink and a change to network and meet likeminded changemakers and future talent.
£280 or more
Changemaker Challenge Single Ticket
An individual ticket to our transformative Changemaker Challenge, which equips participants with the necessary tools, knowledge, and language required to lead meaningful change in their workplaces. The program unpacks diversity in all dimensions, explores themes like privilege, power, intersectionality, unconscious bias, and anti-bias action through interactive activities like the privilege walk and trauma circles.
£500 or more
Inspirational Speaker for your Corporate Event
Take the work out of finding a speaker for your 2024 events by securing one now! With a focus on various topics across EDI, social value, recruitment, mental health and more, you'll be sure to find someone to fit the theme of your event.
£600 or more
DJ Kirraa for an event!
Up and coming house DJ, Kirraa, for your corporate or private event.
£750 or more
Talent Sourcing for 1 Role from Gazelle
Talent sourcing for 1 role courtesy of friends of Radical, Gazelle. Up to five candidates in a shortlist for a role of your choice - usually charged at a 20% fee!
£800 or more
DJ Trio, Mas Feugo, for an event!
DJ trio, Mas Fuego, have shut down dance floors and captivated audiences at undisclosed parties and in the biggest stages, such as KOKO London, HERE at Outernet, Ministry of Sound, Egg London, Lightbox, Brixton Jamm, Rolling Stock, Space Eat & Dance (Ibiza, Spain), La Grotta (Gozo, Malta), Klub Summit (Val Thorens, France) and many more.
For a £1000 donation, they'll be bringing vibes to your event, too!
£1,000 or more
DJ Jess Kidd for your event!
Jess has become known for her percussive rhythms, peak-time rollers and tribal tech undertones, leading to shared line ups with the likes of Jaded, Trutopia, Devstar, Carly Wilford, Space Jump Salut, Ellie Cox and loads more at venues such as Rolling Stock, The Cause, and the world-famous Ministry of Sound!
Next Stop: Your 2024 Event.
£2,500 or more
Half Day Radical Team Away Day
Our corporate volunteering team away days bring together people with the skills and experience to make a real difference to the people we support. A mix of experiential learning, using your skills for good and knowledge that you'll leave having made a real difference to someone looking to land their dream job, the sessions offer great team building environments as well as the chance to take tangible action towards meeting your CSR commitments.
£3,500 or more
Leadership the Radical Way for up to 20 Delegates
Access for up to 20 delegates to our our signature Leadership the Radical Way workshop, aimed at improving your awareness and knowledge of trauma-informed leadership and how you can help to support those in your business through compassionate people processes.
£3,500 or more
The Human Library for up to 20 Delegates
The Radical Human Library experience is like no other. Delegates have the opportunity to meet inspirational and stereotype-busting people from all walks of life who share stories of hardship and triumph, with a view of challenging those stereotypes and their own biases. The session focus on drilling down into our own learned perceptions and how those negatively impact others, whilst offering the chance to go through a journey of internal change.
£5,000 or more
Changemaker Challenge for up to 20 Delegates
Access for up to 20 delegates to our transformative Changemaker Challenge, which equips participants with the necessary tools, knowledge, and language required to lead meaningful change in their workplaces. The program unpacks diversity in all dimensions, explores themes like privilege, power, intersectionality, unconscious bias, and anti-bias action through interactive activities like the privilege walk and trauma circles.
£20 or more
Patisserie Valerie Afternoon Tea for Two
Afternoon tea for two at your choice of Patisserie Valerie location including:
- Delicious savoury sandwiches
- Tempting sweet treats
- Fluffy scones with jam and cream
£30 or more
Fortnum and Mason Gift Box
Luxury hamper from Fortnum and Mason, courtesy of Stratgy.
£100 or more
Pure Jiujitsu Training Sessions for 1 Month
Courtesy of friends of Radical, Gazelle, free Jiujitsu sessions worth £200 for a month at The Rehearsal Rooms, Victoria Road, London, W3 6HU https://www.purejiujitsu.com/.