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Robinwood

Robinwood operate activity centres and provide residential trips for schools.

robinwood.co.uk

Breakroom Rating

9.2

Rating based on 23 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About Robinwood, in their own words:

Robinwood Activity Centres develop children as individuals and as members of a team, with safety, enjoyment and learning as our priorities. We aim to respond to customer feedback to provide the best customer experience and to respond to staff feedback to create the best place to work.

Robinwood Activity Centres is proud to be a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying its staff industry-leading pay.

Started in 1994, Robinwood provides 3-day, 2-night residential courses for 7-11 year olds.

Its staff are focussed on making a really positive difference developing children through adventurous and themed activities. Each group of children gets the same Group Leader throughout their stay allowing them to work with the teachers to develop the children as individuals and as a group.

Based across 3 centres in Yorkshire, Cumbria and North Wales but continually looking to grow and expand. Robinwood believes in investing in the very best staff and as such has been awarded a place in the '100 Best Companies to Work for', since 2014 and holds the Investors in People Gold award.

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The best things about working at Robinwood

  • 100% say they enjoy their job
  • 95% say they have respectful managers
  • 86% say they get good shift choice

Featured by Robinwood, based on 23 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

What Robinwood say

Perks of working at Robinwood from Robinwood

  • 🤑 Profit based annual bonus
  • 🍝 ​Free meals
  • 👕 ​Uniform provided
  • 💷 Staff discounts
  • 💰 Pension scheme
  • 🏠 House purchase assistance scheme
  • 🎓 Free qualifications
  • 📦 Relocation allowance (location dependent)
  • 🏝️ 12 weeks holiday

Company values from Robinwood

We see things through the eyes of our customers and provide excellence.

We are enthusiastic and positive.

Through supporting each other we achieve more as a team.

Best pay
Best benefits
Best training
Best wellbeing
Best lifestyle
Best team

Featured roles from Robinwood

What Robinwood employees say

23 Robinwood employees have taken the Breakroom Quiz and told us what it’s really like to work there. Here’s everything they have told us:

Breakroom Rating for Robinwood

9.2

Robinwood

Based on 23 employees from Robinwood who took the Breakroom Quiz

5.3

Activity centres and activity clubs average

Based on 1,123 employees from activity centres and activity clubs who took the Breakroom Quiz

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Robinwood pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Robinwood get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do Robinwood pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    94% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Robinwood do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    85% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • 4+ weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Robinwood?

    Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 90% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Robinwood worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do Robinwood workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    86% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Good
  • Easy to change shifts

    How easy is it for Robinwood workers to change shifts?

    Most people find it easy to change shifts.

    How we know this

    71% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Robinwood?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Robinwood managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    95% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Robinwood?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Robinwood feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    95% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Robinwood get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    76% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Robinwood?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    40% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Robinwood enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    100% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at Robinwood recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    95% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Robinwood?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    95% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Robinwood?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 86% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Okay
  • Head office only partly understands what’s happening

    Do people think Robinwood head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    56% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Robinwood is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    90% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Robinwood job reviews

  • Best thing

    3 months off a year, for every 2 years worked you can take 1 year unpaid leave to travel and then come back. better pay than other centres which increases the longer you work with a good bonus scheme, amazing supportive team to work with, non toxic environment, lots of socials paid for by work, the list goes on!

    Worst thing

    It’s very full on which can be overwhelming at times but that’s why we get all the time off!

    9.7

    Robinwood Employee, March 2024

    1. Reply from Graphic Designer at Robinwood, March 2024

      Thank you, we really appreciate the review.

  • Best thing

    Each week I come away feeling like I have made a positive difference in at least 1 child's life which is the best feeling ever.
    I have made life long friends as the staff are all fantastic.
    I feel like management genuinely care about staff wellbeing.

    Worst thing

    Sometimes you will get a challenging group of children who may disrespect you.

    10

    Robinwood Employee, March 2024

    1. Reply from Graphic Designer at Robinwood, March 2024

      That's lovely to hear, the positive difference all our staff make is what we're all about.

More about activity centres and activity clubs

Robinwood ranks 1st to work for out of activity centres and activity clubs.

  1. 1 Robinwood
    9.2
  2. 2 Warrington Gymnastics Club
    8.0
  3. 3= Diddikicks
    7.7

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 28 March 2024.

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Best training
Best wellbeing
Best lifestyle
Best team