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Recruiting: Olympic opportunities with somewhereto

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:10:05 +0000

somewhereto: Livity in collaboration with Channel 4

You’ve seen it online, you’ve read it in the news, now its your turn to be a part of somewhereto.

This major London 2012 Olympic Legacy project is recruiting for a team of key players to ensure that we support young people to reach their full potential.

somewhereto aims to empower 16 – 25 year olds across the UK to find the space they need to do the things they love. Whatever their thing and wherever they want to do it, somewhereto is committed to empowering young people, driving their passions and unlocking spaces to grow their skills with a real sense of ownership.

We are looking for outstanding individuals or organisations who want to do some good, whilst doing what they’re good at. You will be the core members of the somewhereto team. You will be skilled in project management with extensive experience across the youth, statutory, sports or cultural sector.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to unlock somewhereto change lives, then apply here.

In good company…

Rebecca — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:03:49 +0000

Livity goes Green

So everybody seems to be going gardening mad lately, including us!

There’s the guerrilla gardener in Shoreditch planting little gardens in potholes in the roads, Bo Jo is backing a campaign to get more Londoners growing something edible in our old teacups and even the lovely Stella McCartney is encouraging us to use our imagination and recycle old handbags as growbags (err…. don’t think I’ll be trying this) to prove that you really can grow your own veg anywhere.

Livity made a new year’s resolution back in January to really improve our green credentials and become carbon neutral. We’ve also signed up to the 10:10 campaign to help us on our journey so we get plenty of ideas and support along the way. We have each planted a different herb basil, rocket, coriander, tomatoes, oregano, lettuce, oriental salad leaf and chilli pepper seeds in little pots.

Our office is such an amazingly sunny space that we’re feeling really confident that we’ll be able to grow lots of stuff that we can enjoy for our lunches. Come on chilli pepper, you can do it!

I’m happy to report that so far it’s a definite success story, so stay posted and find out who wins!

Shunburn shoot for Teenage Cancer Trust

Ben — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:35:28 +0000

Here’s a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at the Shunburn shoot

Teenage Cancer Trust‘s annual skin cancer prevention campaign, Shunburn, kicked off in earnest this week.

The photoshoot starring Nicholas Hoult (Skins, A Single Man) and Michelle Ryan (EastEnders, Bionic Woman, 4321), coordinated and art directed by Livity and shot by the wonderful Mary McCartney, was picked up by national press and fans alike, spreading the sun protection message far and wide.

Shunburn in The Sun, Daily Star and The Independent.

Livity is recruiting some more…

Ben — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:26:00 +0000

Funding and Bid Manager (Part-time)

Feeling the rush of winning a funding bid. Building relationships within the corporate and public sectors. Seeing your successes grow a revolutionary youth media project. It’s all in a day’s work for the Fundraising Manager at Live East.

Live East Magazine is East London’s leading publication for young people by young people, and is the sister publication of the long-established and successful South London-based Live Magazine. Currently funded by Central Government, Live East’s primary aim is to engage local young people in positive activities centering around media, and improve their lives.

We need a confident bid writer and funding expert who can build relationships with potential funders and attract public and private money to a successful youth social enterprise, with a proven track record of winning bids. Working with the Live Futures project team, you’ll need to hunt down opportunities and respond quickly, within a fast-paced social enterprise environment.

We like people who are flexible, organised, driven, accountable and passionate about what they do. Good shoes and a good sense of humour are a plus.

A full job description is available on request. Please email your CV and covering letter to us at caroline@livefutures.org.uk

Livity welcomes Ben Maxwell

Ben — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:39:09 +0000

Ben was appointed as Livity’s first head of concept, strategy and digital.
He will be responsible for digital marketing, audience engagement and co-creation.

Check Ben out in New Media Age ‘Move of the Week’

Welcome to the team Ben!

Welcome to the temporary online home of Livity…

Ben — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:40:49 +0000

Livity is a youth-specialist communications agency that works alongside young people every day to create campaigns, content and communities that improve the lives of young people and the fortunes of our clients. To find out how putting young people at … Continue reading →

Gavin Weale announced as UKYPE 2010 Winner

Ben — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:24:43 +0000

Congratulations to Gavin Weale managing Director of Live Futures who was announced as the British Councils UK Young Publishing Entrepreneur and with the prize fund is set to embark on a very exciting new project to take the concept of Live Magazine into a South African township and harness the power of creativity for social benefit.

Sam Conniff in the Sunday Times Style Supplement

Ben — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:05:37 +0000

Livity Co- founder Sam Conniff talks to the Sunday times about mentoring and how it is a two way street of learning for both mentor and mentee. Check it out

"It’s a misconception that mentoring is a one-way street, as your mentee can often be like a mirror to all the challenges you are facing yourself.”

Livity & Marketing Society Awards for Excellence 2010

Ben — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:31:50 +0000

Our campaign for Teenage Cancer Trust – Shunburn, delivered in partnership with Superdrug, has been shortlisted in Cause Related Marketing category. Well done to our Shunburn team!

Check it out

Bridget and Lewis (Write Here Right Now), Rochelle (Music4Good) and Kiran (Live East) in Independent!

Ben — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:31:16 +0000

Our young people have done it again, this time they are featured in a great article in the Independent where they were asked to share their views on British politics and voting.

KIRAN KAUR -" Young people are confused about politics and unclear on who to vote for – but we're also the most important group, because we're the future."