Cirencester Sofa Month
We love this series of videos about a community engagement method which came about during a community meeting aimed at making Cirencester more welcoming.
Report review: Spreading change
We take a look at a new report which proposes how learning from behavioural science can help us spread systems change.
Let’s be honest…
This blog explores the need for a culture which learns and reflects and looks to other sectors where this is a matter of life and death.
The Library of Things
Watch this short film about a library which enables community members to share useful everyday objects and ideas between themselves.
Idea of the Month: Go Big or Go Home
A reminder this month to try something out – even if it feels big and scary.
Creative Homes – more play less stress
A co-designed project where live artists visit family homes and tackle stressful moments with under 5s head-on.
‘A shock to the system’, a New Philanthropy Capital event
We report from the first seminar held by New Philanthropy Capital which accompanies their report on systems change.
Report review: Systems Change – a guide to what it is and how to do it
New Philanthropy Capital’s report on how to change systems provides an honest and accessible guide for those ambitious enough to try it.
Open Works – building a participatory platform
A pioneering initiative which promoted a participatory culture in communities.