Ten years of Playing Out: a personal reflection by Alice Ferguson
Playing Out are a social enterprise helping children play in outdoor public spaces. Alice Ferguson celebrates 10 years of work and achievements.
We Make Our City Festival: A celebration of community made by everyone, for everyone
Every One Every Day’s festival shone a spotlight on their work which engages and connects communities through practical and fun activities.
Love the way you Lye: How community story-telling and partnership changed the town’s image
Read our new document produced in collaboration with Dudley Council and the residents of Lye. It’s an example of the impact of community storytelling!
Scran Academy: Catering for the Community
Scran Academy is a catering social enterprise that brings vulnerable young people into the kitchen to make great food and gain work-experience.
Oldham’s Street Angels: How the community ensure you have a great night out
Oldham’s Street Angels keep people safe on nights out. From a bottle of water to a friendly chat, they demonstrate pastoral care for their community.
Project 49: an innovative approach to day services for adults with learning disabilities by Southend Care
Project 49 provides innovative day services to adults with learning disabilities and associated needs with a focus on community inclusion.
Data for the people: a co-designed solution
The Bristol Approach empowers people to use tech and data through a model for collecting public information that is inclusive, transparent and relevant.
Dudley’s Cheerleaders: how pom-poms can help combat loneliness
From pink ribbons to puzzle pieces: health issues have their symbols. Could the pom-poms for loneliness be the next symbol? We learned about residents in Dudley using this symbol and raising awareness.
Upcycled Clothes, Sustainable Fashion, Educating Communities: The story of Stitched Up
Stitched Up are a women-led, grassroots alternative fashion collective who share knowledge, build community, and help the environment by up-cycling clothes.