Spectra is a multi-disciplinary social impact company. We design and deliver social impact and ED&I programmes. Delivery partner for @careleavercov
Joined July 2018
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17 Apr 2025
The Ambitious Together Foundation is seeking new trustees to help shape its work supporting young people through mentoring, grants & advocacy. Diverse backgrounds welcome. No prior trustee experience needed.
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#Trustees #AmbitiousTogether
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29 Jul 2024
Our Amazon collaboration supports care leavers with structured workplace entry, offering benefits like streamlined access, aftercare, incentives, flexible contracts, and growth opportunities. We’re committed to creating pathways to employment. @CareLeaverCov @spectraconnect
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29 Jul 2024
🚀 Spreading the Good News! 🚀
On Friday, Matthew and Kobe went on a tour to Kirklees and Leeds, meeting with key contacts to share the exciting opportunities 25/7 is launching with Amazon to support the recruitment of care leavers at the Leeds Hub Archway @GIPSIL_Leeds.
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22 Apr 2024
On the 22nd of April, we honor Stephen Lawrence Day – A Legacy of Change, marking 31 years since his passing. Stephen Lawrence, a remarkable young man from South London with aspirations of becoming an architect, is remembered today not just for his dreams but for the profound impact his life and tragic death have had on our society. #blackhistorymonth #StephenLawrenceDay #ALegacyOfChange #AntiRacism #LegacyOfChange blackhistorymonth.org.uk/art…
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20 Mar 2024
AI & the future of policing at The Exchange on 21 March. Hear from @unibirmingham academics about latest AI advancements in the criminal justice system. With a dynamic panel discussion exploring policing by machine chaired by @TimandraHarknes
Book here: loom.ly/iMSevxA
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4 Mar 2024
Join Spectra! Hiring a London-based youth engagement expert as a Participation Coordinator. Work on the @CareLeaverCov program. Collaborate with stakeholders. We are dedicated to supporting underserved groups! More info: loom.ly/c5KJoZo @PYL_London
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3 Oct 2023
And the second portrait. Illustrating the purity inside everyone from the #WindrushGeneration no matter the narrative given to us. We are #people #BlackHistoryMonth
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3 Oct 2023
And the first portrait unveiled of Stuart Hall creating legacy in conversation. @unibirmingham @ImarHutchins The power of building on what has come before us is engrained in critiquing even our heroes. #art #imarhutchins #WindrushGeneration #BlackHistoryMonth
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3 Oct 2023
An eye opening intergenerational discussion between the struggles and opportunities that the #WindrushGeneration survived and excelled through #BlackHistoryMonth #ResilientSpiritTour
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3 Oct 2023
Beautiful mix of entertainment as our #Intimate discussion takes place. #ResilientSpiritTour #WindrushGeneration #BlackHistoryMonth @Guild_President
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3 Oct 2023
Our esteemed panel of #trailblazers #DrRichardSargeant @DomingoAnni @Gus_John Talking about the behaviours developed out of necessity by the #WindrushGeneration #BlackHistoryMonth
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3 Oct 2023
And now a fireside chat between our #CEO Matthew Gordon OBE with #DrRichardSargeant around key moments that shaped #FurtherEducation #Windrush #BlackHistoryMonth
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3 Oct 2023
It’s a #kickoff for our intimate evening for the #ResilientSpiritTour with @WestMids_CA #windrush #BlackHistoryMonth
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21 Sep 2023
Wonderful to meet with Sharonjit, Desmond and Alex on Friday and the #taskforce launch. @WestMids_CA
Thank you for your offer of support with the #ResilientSpiritTour. #BHMÂ event.
3rd October 6-9pm @ TheExchange @unibirmingham
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18 Sep 2023
@spectraconnect @CareLeaverCov @educationgovuk Matthew Gordon, CEO at Spectra, gives you no excuse not to sign up to the Care Leaver Covenant AND create employment opportunities for young people with care experience. Scan the QR code and use the booklet. #IES23
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18 Sep 2023
Our CEO #MatthewGordon is leading the deployment of the Inclusive Employment Toolkit at #IES23 a blueprint for fostering inclusivity and creating opportunities within YOUR company for #careleavers @CareLeaverCov
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18 Sep 2023
“The corporate responsibility is born out of people wanting to do good in the world” with inspiration from #MLK and @CocaCola_GB
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18 Sep 2023
And a sneak preview of our national campaign #Wanted with @RaisedEyebrow_ during Nations Care Leavers’ Week
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18 Sep 2023
@spectraconnect @CareLeaverCov @educationgovuk Really positive commitments from Dame Sharon White, talking through the @JohnLewisRetail offer to care experienced young people. #IES23
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