25 November 2021 by Immy Robinson

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?

Citizen-led Action, Community Based, Community Development, Community Engagement, Coronavirus Crisis, Covid Considerations, Guest Blog, Research, Social Action, Social Movement

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11 November 2021 by Joe Hartley

Feeling like a social change imposter

Entering the world of social change and community action can be a daunting step. As someone new to the world of "getting involved", guest blogger Joe Hartley reflects on the value of inexperience - and shares his top tips for making a difference.

Citizen-led Action, Community Based, Community Engagement, Guest Blog, Social Action

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7 October 2021 by Lauren Wallace-Thompson

I’m With Sam: Tackling learning disability hate crime with Dimensions

Learning disability hate crime is a problem that is under-reported but can have a huge impact on victims. Dimensions' #ImWithSam campaign is led by an expert with lived experience and takes a multi-pronged approach to the problem. They support victims, raise awareness, train police forces, work with the CPS and influence policy to improve reporting, convictions and ensure victims are taken seriously.

Autism, Charity, Co-design, Co-production, Disability, Health, Inequalities, Learning Disabilities, Lived Experience, Social Action, Systems Change

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12 September 2019 by Maria Passingham

One Man’s Trash: The Rise of Community Fridges

Maria Passingham writes about the surge in community fridges across the UK which are helping communities combat food waste.

Case Study, Citizen-led Action, Community Based, Food, Participation, Social Action, Storytelling

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5 September 2019 by Maria Passingham

A Community With Energy

The Low Carbon Hub work with schools, businesses, and communities in Oxfordshire, UK to generate clean energy whilst reinvesting in the local economy.

Case Study, Collaboration, Community Based, Economy, Participation, Place Based, Social Action

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24 July 2018 by Helen Sharp

Selective Mutism and the power of peer support

We meet Jane Salazar, a pioneer who overcame the numerous challenges of developing a peer support group for people who could not talk.

Citizen-led Action, Community Engagement, Health, Interview, Peer support, Social Action

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12 July 2018 by Azad Sharma

Interview with Nicholas Okwulu, People Empowering People in South London

We caught up with the founder of People Empowering People, and talked about creativity in the community and his future plans.

Arts, Children and Young People, Citizen-led Action, Interview, Leadership, Social Action

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5 June 2018 by Anna Eaton

#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.

Arts, Asset Based, Participation, Social Action, Social Movement

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