The Friendly Bench
The Friendly Bench in Nottinghamshire is a simple way of using outside space to connect people to each other and their community.
New Home for the Library of Things
What if libraries lent more than books? Things you only use once a year or something you want to try out? Enter the Library of Things, a home for borrowers!
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.
Social Prescribing in Frome – the evidence is out there
Frome might provide some of the best evidence we have to combat social isolation and reduce health spending.
Restoring regenerative public services
This blog includes two great case studies from across Greater Manchester of collaborations between services, communities and citizens to improve wellbeing.
Welcome Wednesdays, community space
Check out this film about a church which opened it’s doors to the general public; using their space for the community.
A Day In The Life Of a Shared Lives Carer
Grace Eyre share Jane’s story of a normal day in her life living with Johnny, revealing how rewarding it can be to be a Shared Lives Carer.
Think Local Act Personal Meeting on Evidence
We went along to a meeting to discuss evidence for community based approaches in health and came away optimistic.
Rathlin Island
This is the story of one community who moved from from being one caricatured by complaints, to one which is thriving, collaborative and positive.