Great ideas and inspiring stories about communities, collaboration and co-production.
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 is a growing community of people living with mental health conditions where amazing things are happening
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This latest guidance from Locality shakes up procurement and gives you ideas for keeping services local and increasing social value
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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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How one high street bank is making the most of their social value.
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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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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Andreas shared some stories and bits of advice that come from working as a music therapist.
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.
The Otakar Kraus Music Trust's work with children and adults with learning difficulties teaches us how to listen to stories that don't always use words.
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People's Voice Media is an organisation that captures people's experiences and opinions in order to influence public policy.
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We think it's time to really listen without interrupting to let the community tell us the story they want to share with us.
Read article“The Hub acts as a glue bringing together people and organisations who are doing so much to positively disrupt their local systems.”
Burcu Borysik, Mayday Trust