Countering individualism
From a video by Frameworks Institute
What can’t be seen when we hear + tell tales of a brave hero who overcame all odds? How can we refocus conversation on the odds versus the overcoming? Shifting mindsets on individualism is ambitious, but necessary and achievable.
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Churches and Social Prescribing
From a report by Theos
Along with others, faith groups not only contribute significantly to local social prescribing, but with their focus on community, relationship and holistic wellbeing, they can play a big role in preventative healthcare.
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My Brother's Keeper
From an initiative by The Obama Foundation
Initiative that has built an alliance of community networks across USA to realise improved life outcomes for boys and young men of colour. Graduations up, unemployment reduced, gun violence reduced and crime solved rates increased..
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Hatchathons
Geoff Knott
Are you nursing an entrepreneurial idea for social impact, but don’t know how to get started, much less fund it? Could use the wisdom of others to test-drive ideas for missional entrepreneurship? 'Hatchathons' are 2.5 day intense sessions..
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Inspiring residents to become leaders
From an article by Local Trust
Everyone now works together for the benefit of the town. We’ve moved from having arguments about who should do what, groups doing things on their own, to developing skills of local people from across our community.
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Bringing back the power of community
From a blog at the British Medical Journal and oth
William Beveridge, whose 1942 report led to the welfare state, recognised he'd made a mistake in omitting a greater role for families, communities, volunteers, civil society. “It did frankly send a chill to my heart.”
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Asset Based Community Development for Churches - 1
From a webinar by Church Urban Fund
Sometimes answers lie within our community, within our shared experiences. Listening to one another, acknowledging our collective knowledge can guide us. But do our current responses exacerbate issues?
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In-Person - Locality Convention 2025 - Liverpool
@Anfield Stadium, Anfield Road, Liverpool
IFS100 and Locality’s annual Convention bring together people who believe in the power of community. Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities.
Make connections, learn new skills, get inspired and influence the bigger picture.
12/11/2025
10:00