Footwork
@footworktrust.bsky.social
Footwork supports community innovators to turn their bold ideas into lasting positive change for people and places
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· Oct 13
Are you in the London Borough of Camden, deeply rooted in your local community, with a bold solution to a local issue? 🌱
Do you have a vision to transform your neighbourhood’s buildings and spaces? 🏠
✨ Introducing: People and Place: Camden! ✨
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Do you have a vision to transform your neighbourhood’s buildings and spaces? 🏠
✨ Introducing: People and Place: Camden! ✨
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⏰ Just one week left to apply to People and Place: Camden!
👉 www.footwork.org.uk/peopleandpla...
#SupportProgramme #CommunityInnovators #SocialInnovators #PeopleandPlace #PeopleandPlaceCamden #CommunityAssets @camdencouncil.bsky.social
👉 www.footwork.org.uk/peopleandpla...
#SupportProgramme #CommunityInnovators #SocialInnovators #PeopleandPlace #PeopleandPlaceCamden #CommunityAssets @camdencouncil.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
⏰ Just one week left to apply to People and Place: Camden!
👉 www.footwork.org.uk/peopleandpla...
#SupportProgramme #CommunityInnovators #SocialInnovators #PeopleandPlace #PeopleandPlaceCamden #CommunityAssets @camdencouncil.bsky.social
👉 www.footwork.org.uk/peopleandpla...
#SupportProgramme #CommunityInnovators #SocialInnovators #PeopleandPlace #PeopleandPlaceCamden #CommunityAssets @camdencouncil.bsky.social
✨ “Being part of 'People and Place' has been transformational, surrounded by others who share & understand the costs & joys of making change happen together" - Hilary Powell
"The generous programme of meetups & mentorship made space & time to step outside of the work & imagine, plan & connect...” ✨
"The generous programme of meetups & mentorship made space & time to step outside of the work & imagine, plan & connect...” ✨
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
✨ “Being part of 'People and Place' has been transformational, surrounded by others who share & understand the costs & joys of making change happen together" - Hilary Powell
"The generous programme of meetups & mentorship made space & time to step outside of the work & imagine, plan & connect...” ✨
"The generous programme of meetups & mentorship made space & time to step outside of the work & imagine, plan & connect...” ✨
Thinking about applying to People & Place: Camden?
🗓️ On 22 October 🗓️ join us for an online lunch-and-learn to hear more about the programme & application process.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
#PeopleAndPlaceCamden #PeopleAndPlace #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
🗓️ On 22 October 🗓️ join us for an online lunch-and-learn to hear more about the programme & application process.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
#PeopleAndPlaceCamden #PeopleAndPlace #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Thinking about applying to People & Place: Camden?
🗓️ On 22 October 🗓️ join us for an online lunch-and-learn to hear more about the programme & application process.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
#PeopleAndPlaceCamden #PeopleAndPlace #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
🗓️ On 22 October 🗓️ join us for an online lunch-and-learn to hear more about the programme & application process.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
#PeopleAndPlaceCamden #PeopleAndPlace #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
As part of #PeopleAndPlace2025, Bob Thust (PG Collective) is peer-supporting Paulette Singer (Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm).
👋 Meet all the community innovators, peer supporters and mentors on this year's People and Place programme: www.footwork.org.uk/post/shining...
👋 Meet all the community innovators, peer supporters and mentors on this year's People and Place programme: www.footwork.org.uk/post/shining...
October 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As part of #PeopleAndPlace2025, Bob Thust (PG Collective) is peer-supporting Paulette Singer (Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm).
👋 Meet all the community innovators, peer supporters and mentors on this year's People and Place programme: www.footwork.org.uk/post/shining...
👋 Meet all the community innovators, peer supporters and mentors on this year's People and Place programme: www.footwork.org.uk/post/shining...
Are you in the London Borough of Camden, deeply rooted in your local community, with a bold solution to a local issue? 🌱
Do you have a vision to transform your neighbourhood’s buildings and spaces? 🏠
✨ Introducing: People and Place: Camden! ✨
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Do you have a vision to transform your neighbourhood’s buildings and spaces? 🏠
✨ Introducing: People and Place: Camden! ✨
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October 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Are you in the London Borough of Camden, deeply rooted in your local community, with a bold solution to a local issue? 🌱
Do you have a vision to transform your neighbourhood’s buildings and spaces? 🏠
✨ Introducing: People and Place: Camden! ✨
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Do you have a vision to transform your neighbourhood’s buildings and spaces? 🏠
✨ Introducing: People and Place: Camden! ✨
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🔁 Beautiful GIF by Emma Harvey (Trinity Bristol) & @visualthinkery.bsky.social 🔁
The #MycelialNetwork represents Community Asset Developers who are transforming their neighbourhood buildings for social and racial justice and ecological resilience...
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The #MycelialNetwork represents Community Asset Developers who are transforming their neighbourhood buildings for social and racial justice and ecological resilience...
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October 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🔁 Beautiful GIF by Emma Harvey (Trinity Bristol) & @visualthinkery.bsky.social 🔁
The #MycelialNetwork represents Community Asset Developers who are transforming their neighbourhood buildings for social and racial justice and ecological resilience...
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The #MycelialNetwork represents Community Asset Developers who are transforming their neighbourhood buildings for social and racial justice and ecological resilience...
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✨ “An inspiring gathering of community activists commoning for a just, sustainable & equitable future" ✨
🌱 "...Mixing embodied practice with urgent, transformative knowledge...” 🌱
What happened when 70 community asset leaders came together to share, learn & play at Wolves Lane Centre in London? ⬇️
🌱 "...Mixing embodied practice with urgent, transformative knowledge...” 🌱
What happened when 70 community asset leaders came together to share, learn & play at Wolves Lane Centre in London? ⬇️
A gathering of community asset leaders – for coalition & collective power
In early September, 70 community asset leaders came together to share, learn and play at Wolves Lane Centre in London – home of The Ubele Initiative and community growing with Black Rootz and OrganicL...
www.mycelialnetwork.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
✨ “An inspiring gathering of community activists commoning for a just, sustainable & equitable future" ✨
🌱 "...Mixing embodied practice with urgent, transformative knowledge...” 🌱
What happened when 70 community asset leaders came together to share, learn & play at Wolves Lane Centre in London? ⬇️
🌱 "...Mixing embodied practice with urgent, transformative knowledge...” 🌱
What happened when 70 community asset leaders came together to share, learn & play at Wolves Lane Centre in London? ⬇️
"Finance in community asset work isn’t just about keeping the books. It’s about making decisions, building resilience, and keeping the mission alive for the long haul." ✨
↪️ Find out the key things to consider, from Bob Thust (Hastings Commons & PG Collective): www.footwork.org.uk/post/making-...
↪️ Find out the key things to consider, from Bob Thust (Hastings Commons & PG Collective): www.footwork.org.uk/post/making-...
Making finance work for community assets | Footwork Trust
Explore the practicalities and risks of managing money when developing and running community-led spaces...
www.footwork.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
"Finance in community asset work isn’t just about keeping the books. It’s about making decisions, building resilience, and keeping the mission alive for the long haul." ✨
↪️ Find out the key things to consider, from Bob Thust (Hastings Commons & PG Collective): www.footwork.org.uk/post/making-...
↪️ Find out the key things to consider, from Bob Thust (Hastings Commons & PG Collective): www.footwork.org.uk/post/making-...
Communities are powering forward on retrofitting buildings 🏗️
But many are held back.
Can supporting them be a win-win for investors & built environment professionals too?
Read the new piece by Ellie Davies (Footwork), Sara Edmonds (National Retrofit Hub) & Alasdair Ben Dixon (Collective Works).
But many are held back.
Can supporting them be a win-win for investors & built environment professionals too?
Read the new piece by Ellie Davies (Footwork), Sara Edmonds (National Retrofit Hub) & Alasdair Ben Dixon (Collective Works).
What’s stopping community retrofit? - Collective Works
Community-led projects are powering forward on retrofitting buildings. They are cutting carbon, improving comfort, and protecting public assets.
collectiveworks.net
August 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Communities are powering forward on retrofitting buildings 🏗️
But many are held back.
Can supporting them be a win-win for investors & built environment professionals too?
Read the new piece by Ellie Davies (Footwork), Sara Edmonds (National Retrofit Hub) & Alasdair Ben Dixon (Collective Works).
But many are held back.
Can supporting them be a win-win for investors & built environment professionals too?
Read the new piece by Ellie Davies (Footwork), Sara Edmonds (National Retrofit Hub) & Alasdair Ben Dixon (Collective Works).
Community asset development is locally-rooted and each place's needs and spaces are unique. Yet, we can learn so much from those who have been through similar journeys 🗺️
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[📸 Images: Pippa St John Cooper in Whitleigh // Pippa & peers on their Liverpool field trip, at @kittyslaundry]
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[📸 Images: Pippa St John Cooper in Whitleigh // Pippa & peers on their Liverpool field trip, at @kittyslaundry]
August 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Community asset development is locally-rooted and each place's needs and spaces are unique. Yet, we can learn so much from those who have been through similar journeys 🗺️
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[📸 Images: Pippa St John Cooper in Whitleigh // Pippa & peers on their Liverpool field trip, at @kittyslaundry]
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[📸 Images: Pippa St John Cooper in Whitleigh // Pippa & peers on their Liverpool field trip, at @kittyslaundry]
Reposted by Footwork
It’s official 💚 We've joined forces with @footworktrust.bsky.social, our long-time collaborators!
We’ve formally integrated, so we can better facilitate & grow the movement for community-led neighbourhood transformation 🏘️🪄
Read about our ‘civic partnership’ 💍 www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
We’ve formally integrated, so we can better facilitate & grow the movement for community-led neighbourhood transformation 🏘️🪄
Read about our ‘civic partnership’ 💍 www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
Growing the movement for locally-led neighbourhood transformation: Footwork and Platform Places join forces — Platform Places
Footwork Trust and Platform Places are integrating to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators
www.platformplaces.com
August 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It’s official 💚 We've joined forces with @footworktrust.bsky.social, our long-time collaborators!
We’ve formally integrated, so we can better facilitate & grow the movement for community-led neighbourhood transformation 🏘️🪄
Read about our ‘civic partnership’ 💍 www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
We’ve formally integrated, so we can better facilitate & grow the movement for community-led neighbourhood transformation 🏘️🪄
Read about our ‘civic partnership’ 💍 www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
Reposted by Footwork
Our objectives are not just to produce policy recommendation, but to act as a catalyst for action.
Wonderful to see @platformplaces.bsky.social joining forces with @footworktrust.bsky.social this week to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators.
www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
Wonderful to see @platformplaces.bsky.social joining forces with @footworktrust.bsky.social this week to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators.
www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
Growing the movement for locally-led neighbourhood transformation: Footwork and Platform Places join forces — Platform Places
Footwork Trust and Platform Places are integrating to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators
www.platformplaces.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Our objectives are not just to produce policy recommendation, but to act as a catalyst for action.
Wonderful to see @platformplaces.bsky.social joining forces with @footworktrust.bsky.social this week to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators.
www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
Wonderful to see @platformplaces.bsky.social joining forces with @footworktrust.bsky.social this week to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators.
www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
In recent years, our work has been increasingly connected to, and evolving with, our friends at @platformplaces.bsky.social 🌱
Today that’s deepened into a formal integration.
We're weaving our work together, to catalyse locally-led neighbourhood transformation: www.footwork.org.uk/post/growing...
Today that’s deepened into a formal integration.
We're weaving our work together, to catalyse locally-led neighbourhood transformation: www.footwork.org.uk/post/growing...
Growing the movement for locally-led neighbourhood transformation: Footwork and Platform Places join forces | Footwork Trust
As of July 2025, Footwork Trust and Platform Places are formally integrating...
www.footwork.org.uk
August 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
In recent years, our work has been increasingly connected to, and evolving with, our friends at @platformplaces.bsky.social 🌱
Today that’s deepened into a formal integration.
We're weaving our work together, to catalyse locally-led neighbourhood transformation: www.footwork.org.uk/post/growing...
Today that’s deepened into a formal integration.
We're weaving our work together, to catalyse locally-led neighbourhood transformation: www.footwork.org.uk/post/growing...
How do you lead a retrofit project confidently — asking the right questions & building strong technical partnerships along the way? 🧱 🤝
Alex Towler (Transition by Design) is mentoring People & Place innovator Alex Lui to transform a Bicester heritage asset into a community space for social impact.
Alex Towler (Transition by Design) is mentoring People & Place innovator Alex Lui to transform a Bicester heritage asset into a community space for social impact.
July 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
How do you lead a retrofit project confidently — asking the right questions & building strong technical partnerships along the way? 🧱 🤝
Alex Towler (Transition by Design) is mentoring People & Place innovator Alex Lui to transform a Bicester heritage asset into a community space for social impact.
Alex Towler (Transition by Design) is mentoring People & Place innovator Alex Lui to transform a Bicester heritage asset into a community space for social impact.
What happens when a building is shaped by the movement-makers who use it? 🛠️💡
We got to find out last month at Pelican House in Bethnal Green.
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We got to find out last month at Pelican House in Bethnal Green.
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July 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What happens when a building is shaped by the movement-makers who use it? 🛠️💡
We got to find out last month at Pelican House in Bethnal Green.
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We got to find out last month at Pelican House in Bethnal Green.
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"Community innovators are often best placed to lead retrofit efforts, because of their long-term stewardship, local accountability & ability to bring together the right partners" 🏚️🔅🛠️
Read 7 #TopTips from Sara Edmonds of National Retrofit Hub, shared at a recent #PeopleAndPlace technical huddle ⬇️
Read 7 #TopTips from Sara Edmonds of National Retrofit Hub, shared at a recent #PeopleAndPlace technical huddle ⬇️
Getting started with community-led retrofit | Footwork Trust
What should you consider when retrofitting community assets? Sara Edmonds of National Retrofit Hub shares some top tips.
www.footwork.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Community innovators are often best placed to lead retrofit efforts, because of their long-term stewardship, local accountability & ability to bring together the right partners" 🏚️🔅🛠️
Read 7 #TopTips from Sara Edmonds of National Retrofit Hub, shared at a recent #PeopleAndPlace technical huddle ⬇️
Read 7 #TopTips from Sara Edmonds of National Retrofit Hub, shared at a recent #PeopleAndPlace technical huddle ⬇️
A week ago already! Thank you to everyone who came 'footworking' into our office last Tuesday, with generous stories, ideas and inspiration for neighbourhood transformation 👣
Read our CEO Naomi Rubbra's reflections: www.linkedin.com/posts/naomi-...
Read our CEO Naomi Rubbra's reflections: www.linkedin.com/posts/naomi-...
July 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A week ago already! Thank you to everyone who came 'footworking' into our office last Tuesday, with generous stories, ideas and inspiration for neighbourhood transformation 👣
Read our CEO Naomi Rubbra's reflections: www.linkedin.com/posts/naomi-...
Read our CEO Naomi Rubbra's reflections: www.linkedin.com/posts/naomi-...
#MentorshipMonday 🏘️ 🌱
How do you make the case for community management of a treasured heritage building?
Emily & Jen of Meanwhile Space are supporting Leslie & Dhelia of Granville Community Kitchen in the next steps of reactivating the Granville, together with local community & stakeholders.
How do you make the case for community management of a treasured heritage building?
Emily & Jen of Meanwhile Space are supporting Leslie & Dhelia of Granville Community Kitchen in the next steps of reactivating the Granville, together with local community & stakeholders.
June 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
#MentorshipMonday 🏘️ 🌱
How do you make the case for community management of a treasured heritage building?
Emily & Jen of Meanwhile Space are supporting Leslie & Dhelia of Granville Community Kitchen in the next steps of reactivating the Granville, together with local community & stakeholders.
How do you make the case for community management of a treasured heritage building?
Emily & Jen of Meanwhile Space are supporting Leslie & Dhelia of Granville Community Kitchen in the next steps of reactivating the Granville, together with local community & stakeholders.
☀️ Kitty's Launderette is nearly a quarter of the way to their crowdfunding target. Can you help them get there? 🚐
Kitty's is rooted in Everton/Anfield, but inspires social innovators far beyond - and we're proud to have Grace Harrison as a peer mentor in this year's People & Place programme!
Kitty's is rooted in Everton/Anfield, but inspires social innovators far beyond - and we're proud to have Grace Harrison as a peer mentor in this year's People & Place programme!
Kitty's Launderette Electric Van and Solar Panels!
Expanding the reach of Kitty's socially and environmentally impactful services through buying our own electric van charged by solar panels!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
☀️ Kitty's Launderette is nearly a quarter of the way to their crowdfunding target. Can you help them get there? 🚐
Kitty's is rooted in Everton/Anfield, but inspires social innovators far beyond - and we're proud to have Grace Harrison as a peer mentor in this year's People & Place programme!
Kitty's is rooted in Everton/Anfield, but inspires social innovators far beyond - and we're proud to have Grace Harrison as a peer mentor in this year's People & Place programme!
It’s #MentorshipMonday...
...and we love this photo of some of the Sheffield Community Land Trust members during a recent workshop with Alison Ward (Middlemarch Community Led Housing CIC) ✨
📷 Picture by Alison Ward
...and we love this photo of some of the Sheffield Community Land Trust members during a recent workshop with Alison Ward (Middlemarch Community Led Housing CIC) ✨
📷 Picture by Alison Ward
June 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It’s #MentorshipMonday...
...and we love this photo of some of the Sheffield Community Land Trust members during a recent workshop with Alison Ward (Middlemarch Community Led Housing CIC) ✨
📷 Picture by Alison Ward
...and we love this photo of some of the Sheffield Community Land Trust members during a recent workshop with Alison Ward (Middlemarch Community Led Housing CIC) ✨
📷 Picture by Alison Ward
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What does architecture for neighbourhood transformation look like? How can communities lead, with built environment professionals ‘on tap’ not ‘on top’?
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
Building for Change - the architecture of neighbourhood transformation · Luma
To spark inspiration and excitement around working with community-led regeneration projects, by showcasing what’s possible and creating space for connection…
lu.ma
June 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
What does architecture for neighbourhood transformation look like? How can communities lead, with built environment professionals ‘on tap’ not ‘on top’?
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
What does architecture for neighbourhood transformation look like? How can communities lead, with built environment professionals ‘on tap’ not ‘on top’?
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
Building for Change - the architecture of neighbourhood transformation · Luma
To spark inspiration and excitement around working with community-led regeneration projects, by showcasing what’s possible and creating space for connection…
lu.ma
June 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
What does architecture for neighbourhood transformation look like? How can communities lead, with built environment professionals ‘on tap’ not ‘on top’?
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
Join our next ‘Footworking’ event on 24th June! → lu.ma/qrqxnds8
Retrofit Meets: Community Voices 👷🏻♀️ 🏘️ ☀️
Hear the stories of neighbourhood community innovators and built environment professionals:
🗓️ Wednesday 4 June
🕒 18:00 – 19:30
📍The Building Centre, 26 Store St, London WC1E 7BT
🔗 www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/eve...
Hear the stories of neighbourhood community innovators and built environment professionals:
🗓️ Wednesday 4 June
🕒 18:00 – 19:30
📍The Building Centre, 26 Store St, London WC1E 7BT
🔗 www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/eve...
May 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Retrofit Meets: Community Voices 👷🏻♀️ 🏘️ ☀️
Hear the stories of neighbourhood community innovators and built environment professionals:
🗓️ Wednesday 4 June
🕒 18:00 – 19:30
📍The Building Centre, 26 Store St, London WC1E 7BT
🔗 www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/eve...
Hear the stories of neighbourhood community innovators and built environment professionals:
🗓️ Wednesday 4 June
🕒 18:00 – 19:30
📍The Building Centre, 26 Store St, London WC1E 7BT
🔗 www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/eve...
Hilary, Daniel & Leonie (part of Footwork's People & Place '24 cohort) decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse ⚡ 🏘️
Their story is now a feature documentary, premiering on 20th June in Sheffield!
#Retrofit #CommunityInnovators #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
Their story is now a feature documentary, premiering on 20th June in Sheffield!
#Retrofit #CommunityInnovators #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
POWER STATION | Sheffield DocFest
no synopsis available
www.sheffdocfest.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Hilary, Daniel & Leonie (part of Footwork's People & Place '24 cohort) decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse ⚡ 🏘️
Their story is now a feature documentary, premiering on 20th June in Sheffield!
#Retrofit #CommunityInnovators #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
Their story is now a feature documentary, premiering on 20th June in Sheffield!
#Retrofit #CommunityInnovators #NeighbourhoodTransformation #CommunityAssets
💡 “Peer-to-peer support is vital & means seeing a shared challenge through another organisation’s eyes” — Grace Harrison (Kitty's Launderette)
How can communities influence town centre redevelopment plans? Innovators on #PeopleAndPlace2025 are finding creative ways & sharing their journeys.
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How can communities influence town centre redevelopment plans? Innovators on #PeopleAndPlace2025 are finding creative ways & sharing their journeys.
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May 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
💡 “Peer-to-peer support is vital & means seeing a shared challenge through another organisation’s eyes” — Grace Harrison (Kitty's Launderette)
How can communities influence town centre redevelopment plans? Innovators on #PeopleAndPlace2025 are finding creative ways & sharing their journeys.
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How can communities influence town centre redevelopment plans? Innovators on #PeopleAndPlace2025 are finding creative ways & sharing their journeys.
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