Interview with Spaces of Hope Founder, Matthew Barber-Rowell

Matthew tells us about his favourite piece of work, his best mistake and how Spaces of Hope hopes to make a difference during the UK’s second wave of Covid.
My Best Mistake, by Kerry Bertram

We want to break the taboo around failure! Read Kerry’s reflections on a mistake that led her to learn a new craft – the craft of community.
Interview: Dr. Margaret Lobo, Otakar Kraus Music Trust

We sat down with Dr. Margaret Lobo, founder of the Otakar Kraus Music Trust to find out how she was inspired to work with others to find their voice.
My Best Mistake by Fiona Weir, Participation Strategy Lead

Participation strategy lead Fiona Weir shares a mistake that crept up on her and what she learnt about conflict and community action from it.
My Best Mistake by Claire Haigh, Co-Founder Collaborate Out Loud

Claire Haigh, Co-founder of Collaborate Out Loud shares what she learnt from leaving Bangor University after her first year.
My Best Mistake by Linda Hutchinson
One of our directors, Linda Hutchinson writes about her best mistake, when she learnt about the importance and value of properly involving people.
My Best Mistake by Sian Lockwood OBE

Sian Lockwood OBE reflects on what she learnt from her best mistake and how it helped her to become a leader.
Idea of the Month – “Fail again. Fail better.”

December’s Idea of the Month comes from Samuel Beckett, who tells us to dust ourselves down when we fail and have another go.
Idea of the Month: Go Big or Go Home

A reminder this month to try something out – even if it feels big and scary.