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TeamKinetic
FormationAugust 16, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-08-16).[1]
TypePrivate limited company
HeadquartersManchester, United Kingdom
ProductsVolunteer Management Software
OwnersChris Martin, Rolf Herbert, Steve Hall
Websiteteamkinetic.co.uk

TeamKinetic

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TeamKinetic is a Volunteer management software company based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company works with a variety of organisations, including Charities, Universities, Local Authorities, Sporting events, and Volunteer Centres.

History

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TeamKinetic was first developed in 2007. Known at the time as Manchester Volunteer Sports Bureau (MVSB), it was initially built for Manchester City Council. The aim of MVSB was to recruit, train, and deploy volunteers to support sport and physical activities across Manchester[2]. The app’s original goal was to recruit 300 volunteers over a three-year period. After three months MVSB had recruited 2000 volunteers in the Greater Manchester area.

VolunteerKinetic was born out of ManchesterVSB and was installed in Cardiff City Council, several boroughs in London and Anglesey, and as far as Dubai[3].

From 2015, TeamKinetic developed new applications for the software: ClubKinetic and AccessKinetic. VolunteerKinetic, ClubKinetic and AccessKinetic were eventually integrated into one suite. This integration became the platform known today as TeamKinetic.

In 2018, TeamKinetic were listed as one of the 100 most innovative companies in Greater Manchester, in a report produced by BQ and the Business Growth Hub, part of The Growth Company[4]. It was also adopted by the whole Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) network [5].

System Features

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TeamKinetic provides Software as a Service (SaaS). Their users include Local Authorities, Universities, Charities, Events, Sports Clubs, Volunteer Centres, and more.

Key features include[6]:

  • Fully GDPR compliant
  • Automated customisable communications (Email, SMS text messaging, Built-in chat, Newsletter)
  • Volunteer brokerage and self-service
  • Integration with other TeamKinetic/national sites (Volunteering-Wales, Volunteer Scotland, DoIt)
  • Customisable reward and recognition
  • Real-time, customisable reporting
  • Mobile App (Android, iOS)

Research

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TeamKinetic have been involved in various research and development projects within the voluntary sector.

Digitally Supported Micro-Volunteering

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In August 2020, NHSX (in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement and the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government) asked the Health Innovation Network (HIN) to undertake an evaluation to better understand digitally supported micro-volunteering models operating in the field of health and social care[7].

The report presents learning from the evaluation and is aimed at an audience of commissioners and policymakers to inform their strategies around micro-volunteering. TeamKinetic was selected to be one of the products evaluated as part of their work after being commissioned through TechForce19 in direct response to the COVID crisis.

Research report on Volunteer Passports

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In 2020, DCMS commissioned Research Works Ltd. to undertake research into volunteer passports[8]. TeamKinetic supported this research.

The aim of the research was:

  • To understand the progress that has been made to date in developing volunteer passport initiatives, both in the UK and internationally, and;
  • To identify the perceived demand, opportunities and challenges for volunteer passport initiatives from volunteers and the voluntary sector.

Embedding & Evaluating the NHS Volunteer Responders Scheme Integrated Liverpool City Region Volunteering Platform

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TeamKinetic, in collaboration with Liverpool City Region CVSs, VS6 Partnership and Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW), published an in-depth review of local volunteering responses in Liverpool City Region and the opportunities to develop a more resilient and sustainable VCFSE volunteering response for the future[9]. The report explores and aims to understand the requirements for integration of local and national volunteering schemes onto one platform.

Partnerships

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In 2021, TeamKinetic became the first corporate partner of the Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM)[10]. The AVM is one of the contributors to the Vision for Volunteering - “a ten-year collaborative project designed to create a better future for volunteering”[11]. The Vision for Volunteering was funded by the DCMS[12].

TeamKinetic’s partnerships extend to their technology, such as their work integrating criminal checks into the system. Their collaboration with First Advantage has allowed them to deliver full background check solutions directly within the TeamKinetic application.

TeamKinetic also partner with Tempo Time Credits, which allows volunteers to earn time credits based on how many hours they spend volunteering[13]. These credits can then be exchanged for experiences offered by Tempo’s corporate partners. This system has been integrated into the TeamKinetic software.

Awards

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TeamKinetic have won a variety of third sector awards for their work.

iNetwork

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The iNetwork Awards celebrate and share innovation across the local public sector and its partner organisations.

In 2020, TeamKinetic won two awards for their work with Halton and St Helens. [14]:

  • The COVID-19 Response Recognition Award, a brand new category, which recognises the response and recovery to the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Partner Excellence Award, which celebrates innovation, collaboration, efficiency and going the extra mile in partnership working.

TechForce19

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In early 2020, TeamKinetic were shortlisted in the TechForce19 challenge set by NHSX and the UK Government. TechForce19 was developed as a call to action for all innovators who have the technological ability to be able to supply the elderly, vulnerable and those self-isolating during COVID-19[15]. The result of being shortlisted was a grant to develop new ways to support vulnerable people who need to stay at home or need other help in the community for extended periods of time.

Kindocoin SBRI Challenge

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The Kindocoin Challenge is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by The Can Do Fund and hosted by Health Innovation South East Scotland Innovation which is the East Region Test Bed in NHS Scotland[16]

The task was to develop a feasible solution that will enable people awaiting discharge from hospital to be connected with a volunteer who, with their approval, will be available to support them in safely getting settled back in their home. TeamKinetic were awarded a contract to work with five test beds across Scotland in 2020.

References

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  1. ^ Companies House. "TEAMKINETIC LTD". gov.uk. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  2. ^ Manchester City Council (11 December 2012). "Manchester City Council Report for Resolution" (PDF). Community Volunteering and Engagement (Rewards and Recognition). Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee. p. 21. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  3. ^ "TeamKinetic - Our Story". TeamKinetic. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  4. ^ Suzy Jackson (2018). "Innovation100 Greater Manchester". Showcasing 100 of Greater Manchester’s most innovative businesses. BQ & The Business Growth Hub. p. 42. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  5. ^ Fiona Liddell (15 June 2018). "New website helps you get into volunteering". WCVA. p. 21. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  6. ^ "TeamKinetic - Digital Marketplace". www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Digitally supported micro-volunteering – a report of an evaluation". Health Innovation Network.
  8. ^ Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport; Baroness Barran MBE (14 July 2021). "Research report on Volunteer Passports". GOV.UK. Retrieved 9 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Opportunities and future of volunteering co-ordination in LCR highlighted in new report". VS6. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  10. ^ Association of Volunteer Managers (2021). "AVM's partner organisations". volunteermanagers.org.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  11. ^ The Vision for Volunteering. "The Vision for Volunteering". Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  12. ^ Sam Wait (15 Dec 2022). "DCMS invests £600,000 into sector-led volunteering initiative". Civil Society Media Limited. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  13. ^ tempotimecredits. "Our Partnership with TeamKinetic". Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Innovation Award Winners 2020". iNetwork. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  15. ^ Department of Health and Social Care (24 April 2020). "Digital innovations tested to support vulnerable people during COVID-19 outbreak". GOV.UK. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  16. ^ Gemma Campos (7 August 2020). "Kindocoin SBRI Challenge Relaunch". East Region Innovation. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
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