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The Learning Zone

Looking to work in the charity sector but don’t know where to begin? Good news, you’ve found the right place - hi!

At Social Research Builders, we specialise in providing an entry point for aspiring third sector professionals. We know - from personal experience - how hard this industry can be to get into, and how frustrating the lack of accredited courses, internships and starting points can feel.

That’s why we’ve created The Learning Zone, a platform that has been designed to help you give you a concrete foundation.

Here's the big stuff you need to know:

The Learning Zone is completely FREE to use
No hidden costs, no sign up fees, nothing. We promise!
There are 6 unique courses.
Each created by skilled professionals. They cover a range of topics specific to this industry, including charity structures, budgeting, finding funding and impact reporting.
You can complete the courses in your own time.
There’s no deadline or time restrictions. Take as long or as little as you need, and make it fit around whatever else is going on in your life.

Let’s Get Started!

All you need to do is create a profile using your email address.

That will allow you to sign into The Learning Zone and access the free-to-use resources - it really is that easy!

Research Projects by 
Learning Zone Students

See what our Work Experience students and interns have been researching recently.
These mini research projects were carried out as part of their placements at the Hive. If you’d like to get involved too, get in contact!

Mini Report Into 'Small' Charities
'Small' Charities Defined? What do the UK's smaller charities do? Example of Local Charity Action Firs and Bromford: Neighbours Together […]
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Volunteers team planting trees seeds in the wood, digging holes to preserve natural habitat and cultivate life after. People fighting ecological justice, environmental care.
Charitable giving in under-35s
An insight report into trends within the UK Executive Summary: In the UK, charitable giving, monetary and volunteering, by under-35s […]
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Young woman holding donation box full of clothes while volunteering at community center and looking at camera.
If We Trust Charities, Why Aren’t We Donating More?
Trust in charities in the UK is high, but this has not led to more people donating. Instead, a smaller […]
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Cardboard box full of donated groceries at food bank with group of volunteers in the background.

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Beyond The Classroom?

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