Understanding the 9 million active neighbours of lockdown

The coronavirus crisis saw a huge movement of community activity and support. Immy Robinson, co-lead of the Relationships Project, shares their research about what made people come together. How we can support the different types of active neighbour with an ecology that enables community activity to thrive?
Maternal Journal: Collective Power Award

We learn all about Maternal Journal, a worldwide peer-led movement helping people process the major changes they might experience in pregnancy, birth and beyond through creative journaling. The first in our series showcasing the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance’s brilliant Collective Power Award 2021 shortlist.
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.
Event: Research co-production – what it is and how to do it?

Our thoughts on the common themes, ideas and tips from the British Medical Journal and Royal Society of Medicine’s event on co-producing a research project.
#LiveWellMakeArt: Creativity sets you free

Steve Gosyln tells us about a social movement in Greater Manchester which has been exploring ways in which the arts can address the challenges of social isolation and loneliness through building stronger social connections.
Report review: Good Help and Bad Help

We pick out our highlights from Nesta and OSCA’s brave new report about the different approaches to support and services.
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.
Reimagining the care home

Read the inspiring story of the Airedale Social Movement’s efforts to improve care homes by uniting local people and care homes across Yorkshire.
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.