Iftar at Blue Coats Schools in Coventry

It has been a busy few months here at the Foundation and we have been out and about enjoying some creative pursuits and networking with partners.


On the 21st April our CEO Ann, in her role as UNESCO ASPnet U.K. Co-Ordinator was invited to attend an Iftar at Blue Coats Schools in Coventry.


Ann says “it was an intimate evening of community togetherness”.

As one of the first UNESCO Trusts across our vibrant city, we are thrilled to announce a momentous occasion that embodies the spirit of unity, inclusion, and education.


To commemorate this milestone, Inspire Education Trust, in collaboration with Warwick University, are hosting a community Iftar. This gathering celebrates the rich diversity of our community and promotes the values of UNESCO, fostering mutual understanding and dialogue among people of different cultures and backgrounds.


Aligned with our commitment to the goals of community and inclusion, this event symbolises our dedication to creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued. By coming together over a shared meal during the holy month of Ramadan, we reaffirm our commitment to building bridges and fostering a culture of respect and understanding.


We believe that education is not only about academics but also about nurturing compassionate, globally minded individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the world. Through initiatives like this community Iftar, we hope to inspire and empower the next generation to embrace diversity and work towards a more harmonious and inclusive society. Join us as we celebrate diversity, unity, and the values that bind us together as a community.


Together, let us build a brighter future for all.

“The project has been supported by the University of Warwick as part of the UNESCO schools network project, giving opportunities and experiences for schoolchildren in Coventry”

Gemma Hathaway Assistant Headteacher


You can read the press coverage here: I attended an Iftar event in Coventry and it opened my eyes

Ann Beatty • June 17, 2024

An Education Revolution

By Ann Beatty • April 6, 2025
This week while out and about in Hertfordshire and we visited the British Schools Museum. We discovered the first school opened by Joseph Lancaster, was known as the ‘Poor Childs Friend”, was in 1810. It was his lifelong mission that all children regardless of their circumstances, should benefit from an education. Apparently, Joseph heard a small girl say, “Oh that I could read!” and this inspired him to create a simple education system that eventually would benefit children across the world. Joseph was the tenth son of a poor man himself from South London. His aim was to offer free education for everyone. However, it would be 93 years before the U.K. government finally made education free for all. There are still many countries today where education is still not free to access and it is certainly not compulsory for primary and secondary age pupils. Joseph’s mission really resonates with that of the Foundation, to support access to education for all. We enjoyed our visit and appreciated the tour given by two of the Museum’s volunteers, Angela and Clare. They described some of the challenges faced in the early years of formal education and shared some of the rules that teachers and students had to abide by with us. 

Sparks Bristol

By Ann Beatty • April 4, 2025
Sparks Bristol is a collaborative community project initially envisioned by The Global Goals Centre, (GGC) more of which below. A few years ago, GGC took over an empty Marks and Spencer store and that’s how Sparks was born. Sparks is a department store with a difference, co-created by Global Goals Centre and Artspace Lifespace. On the ground floor is a huge range of shops, installations, events and more. Upstairs is a hub for local artists, it offers affordable studios as well as rehearsal and performance space. The Global Goals Centre is a Bristol-based educational charity inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals. (SDGs). GGC believe the SDG’s or Global Goals as they are sometimes known, can be reached, with imaginative solutions and widespread education and engagement. They work with partners to promote creative solutions and deliver ground breaking projects that work towards these ambitious goals. The Steve Sinnott Foundation supported the Global Goals Centre with seed funding when it first started over 5 years ago. This month we went to visit them to see how they are getting on and we were taken aback by the volume of work they have achieved since they started. It is amazing to see how though working together with other local community groups it has grown into the vibrant centre it is today. All of the creative projects they host are linked to the SDGs. They cover topics that tackle poverty, education, climate change, fashion recycling and upcycling, to name a few.

Spring is Here! Looking Ahead!

By Ann Beatty • March 28, 2025
Spring is definitely here, daffodils, blossom and crocuses are all basking in the bright sunshine. There is still a chill in the air in the shade but it's happening and all the seeds that were sown over the last few months are coming to fruition. At the Foundation, we have been planning the year ahead and our Positive Periods and Prevention of Gender Based Violence programmes got underway this weekend in Haiti and Ghana. These projects will have a long-lasting effect on the lives of the women and girls who take part: tackling the root causes of gender-based violence and enabling girls to attend school every day when they have their period, to feel safe at school and know how to take action when they are faced with violence. These are the first of many projects planned for the year ahead as we continue to work towards Education for All children everywhere.