Our Youth Hub MP Visit
Recently at Real Ideas, we have had some very exciting things happening on our programmes with local young people. Our Youth Hub programme, which is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions started in September. It has been doing extremely well and the hard work has not gone unnoticed!
Read more2nd March, 2021
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The Wildings – A School with a Mission
This is social enterprise in action. This is the work that we support.
Read more25th February, 2021
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Open Call for Speakers on Diversity in Creative Sector Businesses
Real Ideas are excited to be offering the opportunity to help us by inspiring a wave of activity designed to diversify the creative landscape in Cornwall.
Read more18th February, 2021
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Calling all gaming companies - we want to hear from you!
Real Ideas want to work with Innovative games studios to create exciting remote work experience opportunities for re young people in Cornwall as part of UK Games Careers Week.
Read more15th February, 2021
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Kickstart success for Real Ideas with 189 placements secured
Real Ideas was approved as a Government gateway for the scheme in 2020 and to date has secured 189 placements for more than 55 employers.
Read more10th February, 2021
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We're looking for creators, food producers and makers!
Are you an indie maker, creator or food producer looking for a retail platform to showcase what you do?
Read more29th January, 2021
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C-Space case study: Say hello to Emma Gunn and her business, Trillium
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Read more28th January, 2021
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Real Food: Getting a Job in Hospitality
Many hospitality businesses are starting to recruit NOW- making sure that their teams are ready for the start of a very busy season!
Read more20th January, 2021
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Chameleon Gin - The tasty gin that changes colour right before your eyes.
Chameleon Gin is a unique pine and orange flavoured small batch Cornish craft gin. It comes with bio-degradable ‘pockets’ of infusion crammed with the finest dried orange botanicals.
Read more20th January, 2021
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We're looking for a Self Employed Researcher to join our team
Self Employed Researcher required for 6 month part-time project intern work with the Real Ideas Organisation in Plymouth.
Read more12th January, 2021
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A little creativity goes a long way - Meet Mindful Art Club
Mindful Art Club has been set up in Plymouth to encourage more people to look after their mental wellbeing.
Read more31st December, 2020
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It's goodbye from us... for now - Update on our spaces
In line with the new Tier 3 restrictions coming into effect in Devon and Cornwall from today (Thursday 31 December 2020) we must now close our Spaces to the public and move all of delivery online for the foreseeable future.
Read more22nd December, 2020
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Our work with young people
Real Ideas makes work and careers opportunities happen for 18-25 year olds
Read more18th December, 2020
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Kieran: On the front foot and future facing after tricky times
Kieran's achieved the nigh-on impossible: searching for, and finding, a job right in the middle of the COVID pandemic in Cornwall!
Read more15th December, 2020
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Heyl Bakery: a bakery with a difference
Heyl Bakery – Heyl is Cornish for estuary - will be the first 100% plant-based bakery in Plymouth combining both sourdough bread and vegan sweet bakes.
Read more14th December, 2020
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We're looking for a forward thinking audio visual company
The Real Ideas Organisation is looking for an Audio Visual company based in the South West to provide AV and digital solutions to our campus of buildings.
Read more11th December, 2020
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£1.3 million lifeline for cultural organisations in Plymouth
Real Ideas Organisation will receive £394,135 of funding towards the Market Hall.
Read more7th December, 2020
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Say hello to the businesses determined to Start Something great
Life-changing technology, seaweed farming, transforming old plastic waste and a twist on artisan gin are just some of the brilliant new business ideas which are getting much needed expert help to flourish during the Covid-19 pandemic in Devon and Cornwall.
Read more4th December, 2020
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Providing food for families during the festive season
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Read more17th November, 2020
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A Real Ideas commission: Launching Cities of Learning Badge School
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Read more4th November, 2020
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Game Changer Participant Takes Over to Cook Up A Storm
Kieran kindly volunteered to take part in the Game Changer food skills share session. These sessions have been designed to allow young people to share a food-based skill, story, insight, experience or a recipe with fellow Game Changer peers.
Read more23rd October, 2020
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Support for your Kickstart Placement
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Read more16th October, 2020
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Guinevere: planting and growing her own future
Meet Guinevere Horroks. Guinevere is currently loving her voluntary role at Cornwall’s Eden Project. And she is on a mission to learn as much as she possibly can about plants and all aspects of gardening with the aim of finding a future job in the gardening world.
Read more16th October, 2020
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Cameron: Builder of his own destiny
Cameron Waller is reflecting on his first month ever in a full-time job working with the team at M&S in Truro.
Read more16th October, 2020
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Elle: Designer of her future success
Elle Heard is all set to sell her beautiful artwork including cards, prints and other items on Etsy, under her working name: Eleanor Louise Ashton. Elle’s talent lies in her taking inspiration from her travels and her home in Cornwall.
Read more16th October, 2020
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Marcus: coaching brilliance in others
Marcus spends four/five months of the year taking others on hikes, climbs, bike-rides, surfing and canoeing, amongst a raft of other activities. And he loves it!
Read more12th October, 2020
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Kickstart for Schools
We have developed an offer that will support schools to take on Kickstart placements in a way that ensures the process works as easily and simply as possible. We will ensure schools understand what is involved, place their Kickstart employee in an appropriate role in their setting and set up the right support around the placement.
Read more15th September, 2020
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Illuminate Light Festival is returning in 2021
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Read more8th September, 2020
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Liskeard Library – Deal agreed which gives the green light for refurbishment to begin in 2021
Positivity, but just a little more patience. These are the key words as the refurbishing of Liskeard’s well-loved Passmore Edwards Library is becoming a long-awaited reality.
Read more20th August, 2020
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New £42,000 fund launched for cultural innovators who can change Plymouth for the better
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Read more6th August, 2020
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How has Covid affected jobs in Devon and Cornwall and how Real Ideas can help
For the majority of us who live in Cornwall and Devon, the biggest impact of Covid is likely to be economic, rather than health related.
Read more31st July, 2020
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Johanna's Game Changer Journey
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Read more21st July, 2020
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Festival for Change – Finding new ways to build back better post pandemic
Real Ideas is delighted to announce we’re partners for the Festival for Change – an amazing series of online events to create real change.
Read more20th May, 2020
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We want to make your Ideas Real
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Read more18th May, 2020
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We are seeking a Marketing Professional to deliver online content to participants on the Ambitions programme
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Read more27th February, 2020
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Kitchen Designer required for Market Hall
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Read more22nd January, 2020
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We’re after a new website – can you help?
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Read more22nd January, 2020
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Design team for Liskeard Library required
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Read more27th November, 2019
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Introducing the first Future Make competition
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Read more13th August, 2019
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Plymouth Set to Become One of the UK’s First Cities of Learning
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Read more18th January, 2019
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iMayflower Gets £3.5million From Cultural Development Fund To Improve Plymouth’s Arts And Cultural Industries
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Read more11th April, 2018
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Plymouth: A city that grows good businesses
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Read more21st July, 2017
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Planning permission granted for Market Hall development
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Read more13th June, 2017
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European Funding is a Game Changer
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Read more29th November, 2016
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Real Ideas Organisation wins national social enterprise award
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Read more23rd November, 2016
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Treasury’s Autumn Statement delivers major investment for Market Hall
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Read more14th October, 2016
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Real Ideas Organisation finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards
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