Participate Projects
Geoff Roberts is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in organizational development and community engagement. Currently serving as a Trustee at Participate Projects since September 2023, Geoff has been a Chairman and Trustee of the Aire Rivers Trust since 2013, focusing on improving the River Aire's environment and recreational opportunities. As the Owner of Developing Minds Ltd since 2002, Geoff aids clients in recognizing and developing capabilities for positive change. Additional roles include Associate at Roffey Park Institute and The Management School London, delivering leadership training and coaching programs. Past positions include Interim Executive Board Member at Thornbury Primary School, Director/Trustee at Artworks Creative Communities Ltd, and Chair of Governors at Leeds West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre. Geoff holds an MSc in Change Management from Sheffield Hallam University.
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Participate Projects
We offer a wide range of services that support and connect businesses, social ventures, charities and communities. Business volunteering: At Participate we work with some of the largest companies in the UK to develop and deliver their corporate volunteering. We work with individuals and teams and are unique, providing a bespoke service that meets the needs of the volunteering organisation whilst maximising the impact for the community organisations we support. Social Venture School: Participate provides a comprehensive range of support to help people start and grow Social Ventures. To join our programme you must have an idea that with the primary purpose of tackling a social or environmental issue. Our Impact: In 2018 we have accumulated over 23,000 volunteering hours. From our expert, supportive mentors to the wonderfully hardworking teams of business volunteers through Team Challenges Since we started Social Venture school we have started over 90 new Social Ventures, this includes training 22 Mentors. Over 400 organisations have been supported from Charities to Community Organisations and fundraising over £1,000,000.