Rivkah Churchill Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Clients include People Unlimited, NOAM Youth Movement, Sadeh Farm, and JLGB.

Kent, England, United Kingdom

I was awarded a Spring Fellowship with Sadeh Farm, which presented me with the once in a lifetime opportunity to live, work and study in the Kent countryside while developing my own projects. I developed a Conflict Resolution Skills training workshop which I delivered during my time as a Fellow, and have returned to run at the start of each Fellowship since.

London, England, United Kingdom

Rethink Mental Illness improves the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through their networks of local groups and services, information and campaigns. Their goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.

London, England, United Kingdom

Rethink Mental Illness are working in partnership with the NHS, councils, and people with lived experience to ensure new funding for transforming mental health community care will be used to make treatment that meets user’s holistic needs. In this role I worked on projects aimed at supporting individuals with mental health issues. A key focus was upon inclusion of those individuals in the design and formation of content, facilitating co-production so that people with lived experience… Show more Rethink Mental Illness are working in partnership with the NHS, councils, and people with lived experience to ensure new funding for transforming mental health community care will be used to make treatment that meets user’s holistic needs. In this role I worked on projects aimed at supporting individuals with mental health issues. A key focus was upon inclusion of those individuals in the design and formation of content, facilitating co-production so that people with lived experience work as equal partners with professionals to design and implement new models of care. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Time to Change was a social movement that changed the way we all think and act about mental health problems through work in communities, workplaces, schools, and national social marketing campaigns. Over 15 years the project improved the attitudes of 5.4 million adults, equating to a 12.7% change in the population.I delivered an anti-stigma training programme for 60 young people with personal experience of mental health problems, and acted as the contact point for Young Champion… Show more Time to Change was a social movement that changed the way we all think and act about mental health problems through work in communities, workplaces, schools, and national social marketing campaigns. Over 15 years the project improved the attitudes of 5.4 million adults, equating to a 12.7% change in the population.I delivered an anti-stigma training programme for 60 young people with personal experience of mental health problems, and acted as the contact point for Young Champion engagement requests across Time to Change.Achievements:-Designed warm, safe workshops for young people and staff allowing them to have honest conversations about their struggles and hopes using a mix of creative, experiential and discussion-based activities-Established regular one to one contact alongside online tools like Slack, Slides, Twitter and MailChimp to increase and maintain high levels of youth engagement and increased attendance at workshops-Co-created youth campaigning resources with Young Champions and Programme AlumniResponsibilities:-Acted as a bridge between staff and Young Champions, using my understanding of youth participation to facilitate co-produced online content, training resources, and high profile social marketing campaigns-Coordinated and supported the young people who participated in Campaign Group & Advisory Panel meetings, including in-session support for young people attending training and campaign sessions-Formed effective working relationships with colleagues, teachers, and other youth professionals-Created ‘Safer Online Spaces’ guidelines and made decisions around safeguarding and confidentialityIncorporated anti-oppressive, inclusive practices and a non-judgemental, flexible approach to work Show less

London, United Kingdom

Following my time in frontline services I took a break, and did temping work to recharge. I provided administrative support at Coin Street Community Centre, then moved to the Fundraising Events team at the MS Society and worked on the London to Brighton Cycle Ride, and the Berlin Marathon.

London, United Kingdom

The Mix is a free, confidential service that supports young people with whatever challenge they’re facing.I worked on the helpline, managing volunteers and providing emotional support to young people in crisis.Achievements:-Delivered one to one support and signposting to 400 young people in distress online and via telephone-Trained and managed 100 in person and remotely based volunteers learning to support young peopleSupervised staff and volunteers as Shift Leader… Show more The Mix is a free, confidential service that supports young people with whatever challenge they’re facing.I worked on the helpline, managing volunteers and providing emotional support to young people in crisis.Achievements:-Delivered one to one support and signposting to 400 young people in distress online and via telephone-Trained and managed 100 in person and remotely based volunteers learning to support young peopleSupervised staff and volunteers as Shift Leader, making safeguarding and confidentiality decisionsResponsibilities:-Grew understanding of common issues faced by 14-25 year olds, in relation to poverty and isolation-Confidently discussed and assessed safeguarding risks with appropriate care and sensitivity-Skilful communication with parents/guardians, social workers, homeless shelters & emergency services-Carried out counselling assessments and attended clinical supervision with a registered counsellor-Designed educational resources for staff and volunteers on stigmatised topics such as hearing voices-Implemented changes to operations to improve team wellbeing, including group debriefs and quick yoga Show less

London, United Kingdom

Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, working to end the transmission of HIV in the UK, empower and support living with HIV through testing, community projects, and campaigning.As a Chlamydia Screening Assistant, I provided testing kits and sexual health information to young people in the London Boroughs of Brent, Hampstead, and Richmond via street outreach.Achievements:-Delivered 244 Chlamydia screening tests to 15-24 year olds through… Show more Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, working to end the transmission of HIV in the UK, empower and support living with HIV through testing, community projects, and campaigning.As a Chlamydia Screening Assistant, I provided testing kits and sexual health information to young people in the London Boroughs of Brent, Hampstead, and Richmond via street outreach.Achievements:-Delivered 244 Chlamydia screening tests to 15-24 year olds through street outreachResponsibilities:-Approached conversations about sexual health in a warm and non-judgemental manner-Provided accurate, age-appropriate information about common STIs and contraceptive methods-Maintained client’s confidential written records, and testing equipment Show less

London, United Kingdom

Youth Access is the UK’s advice and counselling network.As part of a placement on the Charityworks Graduate Scheme I designed and delivered youth consultations throughout England, and carried out membership and training administration.Achievements:-Planned and delivered in person consultations with young people in 6 locations throughout England, resulting in co-produced guide about how they wanted services to support them-Achieved full marks in Graduate Scheme Social… Show more Youth Access is the UK’s advice and counselling network.As part of a placement on the Charityworks Graduate Scheme I designed and delivered youth consultations throughout England, and carried out membership and training administration.Achievements:-Planned and delivered in person consultations with young people in 6 locations throughout England, resulting in co-produced guide about how they wanted services to support them-Achieved full marks in Graduate Scheme Social Impact Research project about what the new schools -Relationships and Sex Education curriculum should include, with key insights supported by BrookResponsibilities:-Provided administrative support to 180 Youth Information, Advice and Counselling services Show less

North East, Scotland And Northern Ireland

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. As a Brand Ambassador I organised and delivered promotional events for their biggest series of fundraising events, The Race for Life throughout Scotland and the North East of England.

London, United Kingdom

Working within the Business Operations Team of Volunteer Fundraising, I assisted with operational tasks for campaigns such as Race For Life, World Cancer Day, and Tesco Turns Pink.