CSRN NEWS
February 2026
Happy New Year & Welcome Back!
As we move forward into the next phase of our work, we’re continuing to strengthen our research, partnerships, and student network to better support meaningful social change. This newsletter shares a snapshot of what we’re building, what’s coming next, and how you can get involved.
Our 2026 Ambitions:
Grow Scale:
- Increase the size and support of our teams as well as the volume of projects by engaging with more widescale organisations and charities
Strengthen Brand:
- Increase CSRN brand awareness and continue research with strong evidence-structured insight
Build Partnerships:
- Develop increased relationships with additional partnerships and new alliances for training
Develop Network:
- Expand the student network and strengthen our CSRN career pathways.
Articles On Their Way & Upcoming Events:
We are very excited to announce our new articles coming this month with an emphasis on youth impact and water accessibility!
Look out for:
1 – Youth Impact on the Social Sector
2 – How Climate Change Has Affected Water Accessibility
3 – More research on data availability in the social sector
4 – CSRN X Copilot Workshop: Introduction to Microsoft Copilot – AI for Consulting:
- 18 February 2026 5pm GMT (Virtual)
- Link to sign up: https://forms.office.com/e/k99x6VpxJR
5 – Plus more in the works!
Ongoing and New Projects:
We are incredibly grateful for our partners and the vital work they do on the ground every day. Below is a snapshot of the ongoing and new projects we are supporting together, each driving meaningful change in communities around the world.
Angles Refugee Support Foundation:
- Provides essential aid, protection, and long-term support to refugees and displaced communities, helping families rebuild their lives with dignity.
Hagush:
- Works at the community level to strengthen resilience and social cohesion through education, local empowerment, and sustainable development initiatives.
Idobro Impact Solutions:
- Delivers innovative, locally driven solutions that address social and economic challenges while creating measurable community impact.
Angola Hunger Relief:
- Fights food insecurity in Angola by providing emergency food assistance and supporting long-term nutrition and hunger-relief programs.
Kowanj Africa:
- Empowers communities through youth development, education, and grassroots initiatives that promote self-reliance and opportunity.
MAPCO:
- Supports vulnerable populations through community-based programs focused on health, education, and social welfare.
GanzAfrica Foundation:
- Advances sustainable development across African communities through education, livelihoods, and capacity-building initiatives.
FEED:
- Tackles hunger and malnutrition by improving access to nutritious food and supporting community-led food security programs.
Luena Foundation:
- Invests in education, youth empowerment, and community development to create long-term social change.
Voice for Disabled People Association (VDPA):
- Advocates for the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of people with disabilities through community support and policy engagement.
Global Innovation Valley (GIV):
- Drives innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting startups, skills development, and sustainable economic growth.
LEWAP:
- LEWAO is a platform for information, exchanges, and sharing of experiences among actors in the water and sanitation sector in Lebanon.
Hope Spring:
- Hope Spring provides clean water charity, sanitation, and hygiene projects across Africa.
War Child Lebanon:
- Child protects, educates, and stands up for the rights of children and war.
Partnership Spotlight:
We’re proud to highlight We Make Change:
- We Make Change is an organisation dedicated to turning small actions into meaningful, lasting impact. Through community-driven initiatives and a strong focus on empowerment, they work to create tangible change for those most in need. Their commitment to collaboration and social responsibility closely aligns with CSRN’s mission, and we’re grateful to support and amplify their work.
New Hires at CSRN:
We’re excited to welcome new team members who are helping drive CSRN’s mission forward and strengthening our growing community:
- Ben Tate: Head of Research
- Vani Khanna: Journalist Associate
- Shayne Low: Head of Partnerships
- Abdul Kindi: Partnerships Associate
- Sia Patel: Client Services Associate
- Anasya Parapet: Client Services Associate
- Iarlaith Reilly: Client Services Associate
- Aiden Swaine: Client Services Associate
- Adrian Chiu: Client Services Associate
- Annabel Corrie: Client Services Associate
- Eden Craig: Client Service
- Adam Toth: Network Associate
Recruitment & Open Roles:
We’re currently recruiting students across several roles as we grow our team and expand our capacity.
Opportunities include:
- Research Associate
- Client Services
- Journalism Team
- Head of HR & Recruitment
These roles offer students the chance to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful work across the social sector.
Link to apply today!: https://csrn.org.uk/join-the-team/
Open for Projects & Contact Forms:
We are currently open for new projects and would love to hear from organisations and partners interested in collaborating with CSRN. If you have a project, research idea, or initiative you’d like to explore together, please don’t hesitate to reach out through the links below:
Register your branch here:
Request a project form here:
If you are a previous branch working with and your contact details have changed please update that here:
Thank You!
Thank you for being part of the CSRN network and for your continued support. We look forward to sharing more updates soon and working together to drive positive, lasting impact across the social sector.
