On my first day of work, I was happily greeted by Anne, Director of Programmes, and I was given an introduction and detour of the facility. I also met the organisations that Cripplegate partners with, Help on Your doorstep and Big Alliance. They were incredibly welcoming and nice. I was given an explanation of the work they do with Cripplegate and Islington Giving.
“From this experience I gained knowledge of the workplace, knowledge of the charity sector and gained a deeper understanding of the world of work.”
On Tuesday, I met some of the Fundraising and Communications team and was given the task to research potential business partners and funders. At the end of the day, I spoke with George, Director of Development and Communications, who explained her role in the team.
On Wednesday, I attended a team meeting followed by the Programmes meeting in which they discussed plans and funding. This was extremely useful as it gave me an insight into the meticulous nature of the business world and the professionalism needed and shown. Towards the end of the day, I met with Jenny who manages the financial area of Cripplegate Foundation. This was helpful as I am interested in the financial sector, and I got an impression of how it works which was brilliant. Finally, on Wednesday I helped put leaflets around Islington Green for the Lunch on the Green event that Islington Giving are hosting soon.
“I met with Jenny who manages the financial area of Cripplegate Foundation. This was helpful as I am interested in the financial sector, and I got an impression of how it works which was brilliant.”
On Thursday morning, I joined the Community Panel with residents and it was quite enjoyable. At the start we were going over unconscious bias and highlighting the unintentional biases our brains have. On Thursday evening, I helped review the applicant CVs for Young Grant Maker leaders with Laura and Anne and was discussing who would be best fit for the role. This is INCREDIBLY useful because I got to see what an actual CV looks like and what features a good CV includes.
“I joined the Community Panel with residents and it was quite enjoyable. At the start we were going over unconscious bias and highlighting the unintentional biases our brains have.”
Overall, I enjoyed my time at Cripplegate because of the immense trust the staff had in me, and they were incredibly helpful!”
By M, Year 10 work experience student
