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Raised In began life in 2017 as our founders wanted to find ways to help communities thrive and prosper in challenging times.

In Bristol and elsewhere, many community organisations struggle to find enough income to keep going as their government grants dwindle and local authorities are under pressure to raise more income from their community assets.

Our founders had previous experience running a community centre in Bristol whose revived nursery service not only prevented its closure but also supported the centre to thrive and its community to flourish. The idea of Raised In was born, and we haven’t looked back! 

We began our story in Bristol by creating our network of Raised in Bristol nurseries across the city, bringing both financial stability to community hubs and at the same time delivering an excellent and much-needed service. We’re looking forward to taking the Raised In model to towns and cities outside Bristol, supporting more communities and providing high-quality Early Years Education and care for working families in new areas.

Supporting community spaces has always been at the heart of what we do. Community spaces are even more essential following the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes to working life and community which have followed. While Raised In continues to grow, we remain dedicated to our aims of supporting vital community spaces for the benefit of all, while also delivering the very best in early years education.

Raised in Bristol

Select one of our nurseries below to learn more or view jobs

Raised in Bristol at Docklands Community Centre

Bristol, BS2 8UH

Raised in Bristol at Easton Community Centre

Bristol, BS5 6AW

Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground

Bristol, BS5 0JW

Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre' School

Bristol, BS10 5PY

Working in Partnership

We’re able to provide a long-term and sustainable rent income to our community partners. This stability can often enable community organisations to raise grants and investments on the back of a long-term commercial contract with Raised In. With approximately 100 families per nursery, we can guarantee an increase in footfall and also a client reach for other on-site providers. Where possible we also work with our community partners on wider projects to benefit the whole community.

Strengthening Communities

We’re dedicated to providing excellent Early Years Education for local families. Alongside our fantastic early years provision we also run a family club, providing additional support for our families through various events, programmes and content, many of which are available to the wider community. Right from the beginning we recognised the value of our team and the important work they do, and we’re proud to pay at least the Real Living Wage and provide secure and ethical local employment. Many of our families are introduced to their local community space via our nurseries, increasing their involvement in their local area and broadening the reach of the community organisation.

Building a Circular Economy

At Raised In we prioritise the procurement of ethical, local and environmentally sustainable goods and services for our Raised in Bristol nurseries. By engaging with local suppliers, we’re directly investing and feeding the local economy. This keeps the money we spend in our local area, creating local jobs, buying local products and sustaining local high street businesses. A great example of this in practice is that local Bristol restaurant group Bianchis provide all of the food for our nurseries with their dedicated Early Years kitchen Cucina Bambini. We also hire and train local people, further supporting the economy by investing in our team for their long-term benefit, as well as the benefit of our nurseries.

To help us do this, we want people with similar passion and drive – people who recognise the importance of wellbeing, inclusion and diversity in a learning environment.

In return we can offer competitive pay and continual professional development with a commitment to lifelong learning.

Everyone working at Raised In receives at least the Living Wage Foundation’s Real Living Wage. We promote and support the continuing professional development of all our employees, and advocate lifelong learning.

Be rewarded

We’re proud to be a Real Living Wage Foundation accredited employer and pay everyone at least the Real Living Wage. This also means a guaranteed pay increase each year inline with the Real Living Wage rates. 

Career Pathways

At Raised In we believe in lifelong learning. We’re committed to supporting the career progression and development of those in our team. This means that we support you with your training and provide career opportunities within the business where we can.

Family Matters

We offer all our team a 50% discount in Raised In nurseries when you work with us on a permanent contract. We also provide enhanced maternity pay.

A Sustainable Future

We searched far and wide for a sustainable uniform that is not only extremely comfy but also kind on the environment. We’re also part of the cycle to work scheme.

From us to you

Enjoy some proper time off at Christmas with additional days holiday between Christmas and new year, plus an extra day off on your Birthday! And let’s not forget our glitzy team parties and of course – endless supplies of coffee, tea and biscuits in the staff rooms!

Health & Wellbeing

Here at Raised In we have a supportive team culture. The health and wellbeing of our team is incredibly important to us. So as a result we offer 24/7 access to a remote GP and Mental Health support for you and your immediate family.