We are thrilled to announce that our former CEO, Wes Streeting, has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. This prestigious appointment is a testament to Wes’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to public service. Wes Streeting’s Remarkable Journey During his tenure as CEO, Wes Streeting played a […]
Can you be ‘nice’ and be a leader? Director of Operations, Shahida Aslam
In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, it is essential to recognise that our backgrounds and personal journeys significantly influence our perspectives and biases. As we reflect on the changing face of leadership, one striking transformation is the emergence of “niceness” as a valuable trait in leaders. Gone are the days when leadership was synonymous with […]
HKF Founder declared 779th High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire
The Declaration of Office for Dame Ann Limb DBE DL as High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire 2023-4 took place at 14.30 on Friday 31st March 2023 in the Berrill Lecture Theatre of the Open University, in the City of Milton Keynes. Mrs Serene Taylor was also declared as Under Sheriff of Buckingham 2023-4. His Honour Judge […]
HKF Chair Dr Julie Mills OBE honoured with lifetime achievement by Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership
On 23 March, the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards were held at Stadium MK to honour the accomplishments of the city’s business community. This event marked the first ceremony since Milton Keynes was granted official city status. The awards ceremony was centered around the theme of ‘Celebrating Diversity’, and a number of the evening’s award […]
Official Photographs – 25th Anniversary House of Lords Celebration
Earlier this week we celebrated bursary winners at the 25th annual House of Lords winners reception. The event saw over 80 students recognised for their achievements and we are pleased to share all the official photos from the event! Huge thank you to Skills and Education Group for sponsoring our fantastic celebration. To access […]
Anna Roberts – Internship blog
My name is Anna Roberts, I am 21 years old and a 3rd Year Politics student at the University of Nottingham. I joined HKF as a marketing intern in October, never having done marketing before. I didn’t know what to expect and was anxious to start. However, after my first meeting with Shahida, I instantly […]
We’re Hiring a Social Media Manager
JOB SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Social Media manager – Freelance, Remote Rate: £350 per day, up to 4 days per month MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB: to manage social media platforms and increase awareness of Helena Kennedy Foundation POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION Reports to: Director of operations Responsible for: […]
HKF celebrating success with alumni winning national awards
The Helena Kennedy Foundation celebrated the success of two alumni, Kirsty Young and Rosie Wainwright, for winning awards at the Festival of Learning 2021. Kirsty won the Return to Learning award and Rosie won for Outstanding Individual. The Helena Kennedy Foundation, a social mobility charity established in 1998, provides financial and pastoral support to Further […]
Post-qualification admissions and further education: the time is now
“The Government’s consultation on moving to a system of post-qualification admissions seeks to address the urgent need to ‘level up the current university admissions system.’ The contributions in HEPI’s timely and excellent report Where next for university admissions? highlight a number of angles on this long-considered issue. Of particular relevance to the aim of levelling up is […]
Kirsty’s 50 walks to success – Fundraiser for HKF
To follow Kirsty’s progress visit her blog page To read about Kirsty and why she wants to give back click this link To Donate click the below image