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Issue 866, Sun 18 October, 2026

Dear Escapees,


Arctic Monkeys and Olivia Rodrigo are on the same album, which already sounds like an ambitious attempt to keep everyone happy on a long car journey.


The album is HELP(2), released earlier this year in support of War Child’s work with children living through conflict. It’s also shortlisted for the Mercury Prize, with the winner being announced this Thursday. You can enjoy the record as a record; the reason it was made gives you another reason to listen.


Thursday is also the final day to apply for Escape to Impact. Applications close at midnight on 22 October (UK time).


We’ve spent years helping people change careers at Escape, and this programme takes that work in a particular direction: helping experienced people use what they’re good at to tackle some of the world’s most important problems.


There’s something appealing about being able to care deeply about the work itself and what it makes possible for someone else. Starting on 3 November, Escape to Impact will help participants work out where their experience could be useful and start taking practical steps towards a move, through conversations, applications and the support of a small group doing the same.


Explore Escape to Impact and apply>


This week’s Top 10 is below, too. You could put the album on while you browse, although we accept no responsibility for getting distracted by the music.


Happy Escaping,

Team Escape

  • Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

    Organisation: Farm Carbon Toolkit

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  • Job Title: Performance Marketing Associate

    Organisation: Bridebook

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  • Job Title: Programme Director

    Organisation: Chatham House

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  • Job Title: Finance Manager

    Organisation: Micro:bit Educational Foundation

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  • Job Title: Founder's Associate

    Organisation: Avant Arte

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  • Job Title: Creative Strategist

    Organisation: Catsnake: The Story Agency

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  • Job Title: Finance Director

    Organisation: PATCH.WORK

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  • Job Title: CEO

    Organisation: The Glasshouse

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  • Job Title: Impact Manager (MAT COVER 13 MONTHS)

    Organisation: The Conduit

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  • Job Title: BUSINESS LEAD - BOULDERING AND FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CENTRE

    Organisation: The Penzance Regeneration Company CIC

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