People Empowering People
People Empowering People are a creative grassroots organisation giving local residents a variety of opportunities to nurture and showcase their talents
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Keep it Local – call for evidence
As part of their Keep it Local campaign, Locality would like to hear from you and understand how the public service landscape is shaping up
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Idea of the Month: “You can’t be what you can’t see”
This quote from a famous children's activist reminds us that we all need real-life inspiration to get the best out of co-production
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#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.
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Sheffield Flourish
Sheffield Flourish is a growing community of people living with mental health conditions where amazing things are happening
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Report review: Better services, stronger economy
This latest guidance from Locality shakes up procurement and gives you ideas for keeping services local and increasing social value
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Rural Coffee Caravan
Sometimes a simple cup of coffee is all you need to start a conversation. The Rural Coffee Caravan is using this idea to connect people around the country.
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Hoe Street Central Bank
How one high street bank is making the most of their social value.
Asset Based, Case Study, Citizen-led Action, Community Engagement, Economy, Social Value, Uncategorised
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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.
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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!
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Interview with Andreas Rosenboom, Music Therapist
Andreas shared some stories and bits of advice that come from working as a music therapist.
Autism, Children and Young People, Education, Interview, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Music
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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.
Arts, Autism, Best Mistake, Children and Young People, Citizen-led Action, Community Development, Community Engagement, Education, Leadership, Mental Health, Music
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