Rise

Who We Are

Rise is a charity dedicated to making physical activity accessible across Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. We collaborate with local, regional, and national partners to create opportunities for people to be more active, with a primary focus on underrepresented groups who face barriers to participation. Our efforts are supported by Sport England and a network of 42 Active Partnerships across the country, enabling us to make a meaningful impact on community health across the North East.

What We Do

Our work spans various sectors, including local authority leisure teams, public health, education, housing, and criminal justice. By addressing barriers to physical activity, we aim to improve health and wellbeing, with an especially significant emphasis on engaging those who are currently inactive. We develop local, place-based approaches and solutions through initiatives like the Opening Schools Facilities (OSF) Programme, which seeks to reduce inequalities and get more children and young people active outside school hours.

Through our partnerships and programmes, we're creating sustainable change that reaches people where they are, ensuring that physical activity becomes an accessible and enjoyable part of everyday life for communities across the region.

Working at Rise

A passion for community health and social equity drives our team. We believe in a supportive and flexible working environment that enables our staff to do their best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We participate in the 4-Day Week National Roll Out Programme, allowing full-time employees to work 30 hours per week with no salary reduction.

Our culture values collaboration, innovation, and the wellbeing of both our staff and the communities we serve. We understand that to effectively support others in leading healthier lives, we must first ensure our own team members feel valued, supported, and energized.

Team Benefits

Working at Rise comes with numerous benefits designed to support our employees' health, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

• Four-day workweek: 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with no reduction in salary
• Generous holidays: 28 days plus bank holidays (adjusted during the 4-Day Week trial)
• Pension scheme: Contributions to help secure your future
• Cycle to Work scheme: Encouraging sustainable and healthy commuting
• Hybrid working: A mix of home and office working for flexibility
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support for personal and professional challenges
• Employee Wellbeing Action Plans: Tailored plans to support your health and wellness
• Better Health at Work: A dedicated team prioritizing staff health and wellbeing

At Rise, we practice what we preach—creating an environment where physical and mental wellbeing are prioritized, and where every team member can thrive both professionally and personally.