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Sarah Beckwith shared thisHere is a fantastic opportunity for surveyors wanting a flexible role, using their property skills and expertise to really make a difference. You'll be working with supportive, fun and friendly head office colleagues, a wider team of highly experienced Associate Property Advisors and clients who do inspirational and much needed work for communities across the country. This is the role I'm currently doing on an interim basis if anyone has any questions. Once this role is filled, I'll still be working with the EPF as an Associate Property Advisor.Sarah Beckwith shared thisWe’re Hiring: Head of Property Services (Part-Time) The Ethical Property Foundation – the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector – is looking for a dynamic commercial property professional to join us as our new Head of Property Services. This is an exciting opportunity to: ✨ Lead and grow our affordable consultancy service ✨ Support our advice and education programmes ✨ Work closely with a small, committed team making a real impact for charities across the UK Role details: 🕒 Part-time: 3 days a week (Tue–Thu, 9:00–17:30) 📍 Hybrid working — Wednesdays in our Farringdon office; remote throughout August 🎄 Pro rata annual leave including additional days between Christmas and New Year 💼 Pension: 6% employer contribution 📌 A 2.5-day working pattern may also be considered We’re looking for a qualified surveyor with strong commercial property experience, business development expertise, and a commitment to supporting the voluntary sector. If you want to use your professional skills to help charities make informed property decisions — and contribute to social impact — we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Full role details & how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eP7Sn9we Deadline: 12 noon, 8 January 2026 Interviews: 21 January 2026 (in person, Cowcross Street)
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Sarah Beckwith shared thisLast Friday I chaired my last board meeting and AGM at Yateley Industries. It has been an incredible honour to be trustee, company secretary and chair of such an amazing charity. The last seven years were a rollercoaster of challenges and triumphs. The Trustee Board and management team have dealt with what feels like every issue under the sun and more. But it is all worthwhile when you experience the magic that is the Yateley community and the difference it makes to the charity's beneficiaries. One of the hardest things I've ever done (because I knew what it meant for the future of the charity) and also that which I'm most proud of is recruiting a new CEO. Sheldon McMullan, you are an inspiration and I can't wait to see where you lead Yateley Industries next. Being a Trustee is not easy, especially in a charity that has faced the challenges that Yateley Industries has. Fortunately the experience was made far easier and more enjoyable here thanks to the fantastic people I was able to work with and learn from. Thank you to all of the Trustees that have been on the Board over the years, for your commitment, support and friendship.
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Sarah Beckwith shared thisA fantastic opportunity to become a Trustee with a wonderful organisation I'm proud to work for. We support charities and voluntary organisations across the UK with property challenges. We're now in need of some legal expertise on our board. Anyone in my network is or knows a solicitor with experience of employment, contract or charity law, please consider applying / sharing. #trustee #law #charity #property #boardmemberSarah Beckwith shared thisWe're #hiring a new Legal Charity Trustee in Greater London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Sarah Beckwith shared thisI'm delighted to have completed the Engaging Humour Pathway at Toastmasters. This was not a natural choice for me. I'm generally perceived as a serious person, and I'm quite happy with that. Undertaking a path focussed on humour was therefore a big challenge. I learnt how to use my own style of humour and just how powerful the right type of humour can be in engaging an audience in a speech, even in a professional context. One of the projects was to undertake a humorous keynote speech. At 20 minutes, not only a far longer speech than the Toastmasters standard (5-7 minutes) but it also needed to be funny. Just to take that challenge to another level, I decided to speak about governance, to my Advanced club (Excalibur Speakers). The club members are experienced speakers, people I respect and admire. They know what they're talking about and honest in their feedback. Whilst governance is a topic I'm passionate about, I'm very aware that not everyone is, so I was nervous. Fortunately my speech went down well. And the buzz I got from doing that speech, which at one time would have been a giant leap too far out of my comfort zone, reminded me of why I stay a part of Toastmasters. To keep trying new things, learning and experiencing the exhilaration of conquering challenges.
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Sarah Beckwith shared thisAny charities needing some help with any property issues, you can book a slot at the Ethical Property Foundation's free advice clinic on 30 April. #charity #voluntarysector #property #freeadviceSarah Beckwith shared this🚨 FREE Specialist Support Clinic for Charities – Book Now! 🚨 🗓 Date: 30th April 2025 🕤 Time: 09:30–12:25 & 13:35–16:30 📍 Location: Online (Zoom or Teams) 🎯 Format: 1:1 bookable time slots with your chosen expert(s) Following the amazing response to last year’s event, the Ethical Property Foundation and Utility Aid are thrilled to bring back our Free Specialist Property Clinic for Charities! Whether you're dealing with property worries, fundraising questions or need legal, tax or energy advice – we've got you covered. This is your chance to access expert, practical support completely free of charge. 🔍 Meet our experts for tailored 1:1 advice: 🏢 Ethical Property Foundation – Property guidance from professional surveyors 💡 Utility Aid – Tips to cut energy bills and boost efficiency ⚖️ Russell-Cooke Solicitors – Legal help on commercial property (England & Wales) ⚖️ Lindsays Solicitors – Commercial property advice in Scotland 💰 Heaward Solutions – Proven advice on how to secure funding 🏦 Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) – Support on borrowing for property projects 💼 Cubed Tax – Expert guidance on VAT and tax for charities 🎟 Limited slots available – don’t miss out! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/envJxh2c #CharitySupport #FreeAdvice #PropertyForCharities #LegalAdvice #TaxAdvice #VAT #EnergySavings #VoluntarySector #CharityEvents
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Sarah Beckwith shared thisI am so happy that I was introduced to the magical charity that is Yateley Industries For The Disabled Limited. Being a Trustee here is a phenomenal experience. I'm always learning through the challenging issues we deal with. I get to work with fantastic people - the other Trustees and the staff at the charity. And I am constantly inspired by everything that the charity does. We are now looking for new Trustees to join our board. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch!Sarah Beckwith shared thisWe're looking for new Trustees to join our Board. Our Trustees help set and oversee our strategy and governance. They are vital to ensuring our wonderful charity continues to develop and fulfil its important purpose. #charity #trustee #governance #strategy #board
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Sarah Beckwith shared thisThe story of my 2024 has been one of finally fully shifting to a portfolio career. It's been a somewhat challenging year, full of frustration and doubts. Getting one job is hard enough, building a portfolio of several has been an experience in patience and perseverance. There was a point in the year I wondered if I was doing the right thing. Whether I should just go back to a full-time job. I applied for some. I spoke to some recruiters. Many jobs and recruiters (in this sphere) just ignored me. All-in-all the experience motivated me to continue as originally planned. For me the whole point of pursuing a portfolio is represented in the image below. Being able to use my time doing things I value and where I can add value. I've now got a portfolio of roles where I get to use my expertise, contribute to initiatives I'm passionate about and do work I feel is important and worthwhile. And whilst the concept of Ikigai includes being paid, volunteering has always been important to me. I've always had at least one voluntary role, even when I've had full-time (and full-on) jobs. This year I've reconnected with the fun and reward of helping an organisation as part of a team of volunteers. What will 2025 bring? More opportunities to learn, contribute and do interesting work. The advantages of a portfolio include being able to refine what that should look like and being open to new and different opportunities. The portfolio I have now is not what I expected when I first heard about portfolio careers, but it's so much better now I've figured out how to combine my professional and personal expertise and interests. I have some great roles, and whilst another major advantage of portfolio is flexibility, I still have some capacity, so will be looking out for the next interesting challenges where I can make a difference. Merry Christmas everyone! #property #portfoliocareer #ikigai #volunteering
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Sarah Beckwith shared thisAttending the Battle of Ideas Festival with 104 London Debaters made for a stimulating weekend. There were a large number of debates on a wide range of topics (some more controversial than others!). I personally enjoyed the Belonging and Community strand in which issues including the high street, tourism and housing were discussed. The idea of community is interesting to consider, whether it is rooted in place or purpose (or something else). It was discussed that in some places, including London, knowing your neighbours and finding a community locally can be more challenging than in others. Living in London, my community is the membership organisations I'm part of, including the one I attended the event with. We may have different opinions (disagreeing agreeably being a major tenet of the club), but have shared values and purpose, and the club allows us to contribute - all core themes of community brought up during the discussion. #debating #publicspeaking #Toastmasters #community
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Fantastic to hear and well done Sheldon for what sounds like a huge step in the right direction! Look forward to more positive updates as this vital work moves forwards.
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Really great to see these improvements!
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Sarah Beckwith reacted on thisReally pleased to take on the role of Joint Head of Commercial at Cluttons. Excited to work alongside Gareth Buckley as we strengthen and grow our lifecycle commercial services offering.Sarah Beckwith reacted on thisWe are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Sambridge and Gareth Buckley as joint heads of our national Commercial sector. The newly merged teams will develop an enhanced, data‑enabled and market‑focused commercial real estate offering, supporting Cluttons’ wider growth ambitions across key sectors including public sector work, London offices and national industrial portfolios. Read the full story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCvzzFud #cluttons #growth #commercialCluttons appoints Mark Sambridge and Gareth Buckley as joint Heads of Commercial | CluttonsCluttons appoints Mark Sambridge and Gareth Buckley as joint Heads of Commercial | Cluttons
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Sarah Beckwith reacted on thisSarah Beckwith reacted on thisYesterday I completed the Berlin Half Marathon exactly 11 years after I first ran the full marathon in Berlin. 🏃♂️ Coming back to the same city after more than a decade brought back a lot of memories. Back then I was chasing the challenge of the marathon; this time it felt more about appreciating the journey, the lessons along the way, and how far life has moved on since those early running days. Now I’m back at my desk today (a little tired but very proud), reflecting on the experience and grateful I got to do it all over again. Here’s to setting new goals, revisiting old ones, and enjoying the journey in between. Incredible to also bump into Fay Draper on the start line 🤩
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Sarah Beckwith liked thisSarah Beckwith liked this16 months ago, I made a decision. To run as a first-time candidate for local elections, here in Lambeth, South London where I live. (Photo: Myself and running mate, Judy Best - candidates for Streatham Wells ward). * Over the past year or more, I've knocked on (literally) thousands of doors. Spoken to countless residents in my local area. Learnt so, so much. On Thursday 7th May 2026, voters get to decide who represents them for the next four years. Why chart this course? Because... My children are growing up in the community I seek to represent - so for me, this is personal. A Local Council should exist to serve local people, not the other way round. My own Council has been a near one-party state for years - and I feel it ain't healthy. Having run my own business for 17+ years, I feel a deep sense of kindred spirit with small business owners in my own community and along the High Road - many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. After 17+ years engaging, working with and helping folk from all walks of life... From entrepreneurs to school teachers, business leaders to world-experts in healthcare, investors, technologists, engineeers, refugees, MBA students, civil servants, charity workers, young people in schools, accountants, barristers, community campaigners, wedding speakers and more... I believe - and hope - I can bring experience that'll be of value to the community in which we live. * We live in turbulent times. In the most recent U.S. Presidential Election, Michelle Obama challenged audiences to "Do Something". This is my "something". So, if you live in Lambeth - and especially if you live near Streatham... Or if you care - as I do - about the critical importance of public service and it’s quality... Frankly, if this post simply resonates with you... Give a thumbs up, a comment or a PM and/or connect via Instagram: simonsayslambeth And/or join me on the campaign trail! Speak soon. Because it matters. PS I should add - my long-standing work in coaching, speaking and masterclasses continues! #politics #publicservice #community #localgovernment #leadership #democracy #communication
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Sarah Beckwith liked thisSarah Beckwith liked thisWe're #hiring a new Associate Property Advisers in England. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Sarah Beckwith reacted on thisSarah Beckwith reacted on thisGenuinely proud moment today. 76.3% apprenticeship achievement rate for 2024/25 at Kiwi Education, compared to a national average of 65.4%. A few years ago we went through some tough moments as a business, and it forced us to go back to basics. Focusing on quality, support and the right offer for employers and learners. Results like this are really a reflection of the people behind it all: our team (who are just amazing) who care deeply about the learners, the employers who trust us, and the apprentices who put the work in every day. Under the leadership of Kerry Pallett & Lisa Oliver, they’ve delivered an incredible year and I couldn’t be happier. There’s still a lot we want to improve and grow, but moments like this are worth recognising. Thank you to everyone who’s part of the journey. Onwards. #Apprenticeships #SkillsForLife #Education #Leadership #Proud #TeamWork #WorkforceDevelopment
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Sarah Beckwith liked thisI could not be happier to say I have accepted Tenancy at Park Square Barristers I am now accepting instructions the following practice areas: - Property - Commercial & Chancery - Regulatory & Public Law - Crime Thank you to all those who have supported me through the past six months.Sarah Beckwith liked thisWe are delighted to announce that Georgina Clarke will become a tenant at Park Square Barristers on 1 April. https://lnkd.in/e29PTU-A #PSQB #CivilLaw #RegulatoryandPublicLaw #CriminalLaw
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Sarah Beckwith liked thisSarah Beckwith liked thisDelighted that yesterday the work of Ethical Property Foundation was discussed in a lively and informed Parliamentary debate on community centres, with the Government represented by Stephanie Peacock MP Under Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. We do not work in policy, but our unique perspective and expertise, gathered , as the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector, was cited throughout the debate. For us, it is issues such as insecure tenancies, lack of access to capital funding and council landlord behaviours, which remain huge obstacles to the sector thriving, and even survival. It was good to see a recognition that local authorities need clear guidance from central government. It was a largely good-tempered debate, with a lot of knowledge, common sense and concern. If only this sort of parliamentary work hit the headlines. See Voluntary Groups and Community Centres - Hansard - UK Parliament
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Sarah Beckwith liked thisSarah Beckwith liked this📢 DRS webinar - commercial property reforms in the UK. From a ban on upward only rent reviews, to consultations on reforming the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 .... 2025 saw the introduction of proposals that would significantly alter the commercial property sector. Our expert panel - Clive Gillingwater - Nell Brown - Gemma Beasley - will explore the how reform may change the landscape and how this in turn will impact how problems are resolved when there is disagreement between landlords and tenants regarding renewal terms. Book online here: https://lnkd.in/eVstgGrp
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Sarah Beckwith liked thisSarah Beckwith liked thisFarewell, Clyde & Co. It's been a great 10 years. Heading back to be an external #ForensicAccounting expert. Cheerio Clyde. So long Salford.
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Ethical Property Foundation
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Level 2 Certificate in Data Protection and Data Security Principles
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Ahead of the Curve (InTouch Networks) - Autumn 2019
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BNPPRE Women in Leadership Programme - 2012
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Diafora - Leadership Part II: Impact and Executive Presence - October 2015
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