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For 15 years, residents in Big Local areas have worked together to create lasting change.
Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:26 AM
For 15 years, residents in Big Local areas have worked together to create lasting change.
Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen.
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Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7381352074485190657We’ve
October 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
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Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with:
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
Just Ideas Autumn Review 2025 | Just Ideas
Expanding our network and building our experience Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing over t...
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October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with:
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7381352074485190657We’ve
October 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with:
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
Just Ideas Autumn Review 2025 | Just Ideas
Expanding our network and building our experience Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing over t...
just-ideas.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with:
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry
Power to Change on participatory learning
Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart
Please visit
➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
New on the Just Ideas blog: Brookside Big Local – Sharing Stories of Success 🌟
From greener spaces to youth engagement and outdoor events, residents reflected on 10 years of positive change at our “Telling Our Story” workshop. Read more:
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From greener spaces to youth engagement and outdoor events, residents reflected on 10 years of positive change at our “Telling Our Story” workshop. Read more:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
Brookside Big Local - sharing stories of success | Just Ideas
In 2019 a team from Brookside Big Local in Telford attended a Local Trust Measuring Change workshop facilitated by Just Ideas. Since then Just Ideas – led by Richard Usher – has worked alongside the B...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
New on the Just Ideas blog: Brookside Big Local – Sharing Stories of Success 🌟
From greener spaces to youth engagement and outdoor events, residents reflected on 10 years of positive change at our “Telling Our Story” workshop. Read more:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
From greener spaces to youth engagement and outdoor events, residents reflected on 10 years of positive change at our “Telling Our Story” workshop. Read more:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
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As we approach the end of the Big Local, we’re focusing on how evidence from the programme can inform the future of communities. A recent report from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport looks at how their policies and place-based initiatives have supported strong communities. [1/2]
August 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
As we approach the end of the Big Local, we’re focusing on how evidence from the programme can inform the future of communities. A recent report from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport looks at how their policies and place-based initiatives have supported strong communities. [1/2]
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Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories.
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Connecting with communities through art and stories - Just Ideas
A guest blog by Farid Abdurrahman Just Ideas Associate Farid Abdurrahman recently returned to his home country of Nigeria, having worked with us after graduating from Coventry University. Despite the ...
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August 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories.
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
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💭 What happens when you give local people the money, power and resources to create lasting change in their communities?
Here at Local Trust, that’s the big question that we’ve been working to answer.
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Here at Local Trust, that’s the big question that we’ve been working to answer.
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July 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
💭 What happens when you give local people the money, power and resources to create lasting change in their communities?
Here at Local Trust, that’s the big question that we’ve been working to answer.
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Here at Local Trust, that’s the big question that we’ve been working to answer.
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Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
Home - Just Ideas
Our expertise Our staff and associates bring passion, knowledge and diverse experience of working with communities for positive change, cross sector partnership working, and social action research in ...
just-ideas.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories.
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
Connecting with communities through art and stories - Just Ideas
A guest blog by Farid Abdurrahman Just Ideas Associate Farid Abdurrahman recently returned to his home country of Nigeria, having worked with us after graduating from Coventry University. Despite the ...
just-ideas.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories.
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
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🌞 Our Summer Review is live!
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
Just Ideas Summer Review 2025 - Just Ideas
Helping to make things happen Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing in summer 2025, highlighti...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🌞 Our Summer Review is live!
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
100 areas have successfully completed the @localtrust.org.uk Big Local programme, creating huge impact and leaving fantastic legacies of all shapes and sizes in their communities. At Just Ideas we have been proud to be part of the journey.
What’s your Big Local story?
As we celebrate 100 Big Local completing their Big Local journeys, take a moment to see its impact in your neighbourhood.
📍Find your area on the map and discover the difference Big Local has made: bit.ly/3Ix8TQM
As we celebrate 100 Big Local completing their Big Local journeys, take a moment to see its impact in your neighbourhood.
📍Find your area on the map and discover the difference Big Local has made: bit.ly/3Ix8TQM
July 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
100 areas have successfully completed the @localtrust.org.uk Big Local programme, creating huge impact and leaving fantastic legacies of all shapes and sizes in their communities. At Just Ideas we have been proud to be part of the journey.
🌞 Our Summer Review is live!
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
Just Ideas Summer Review 2025 - Just Ideas
Helping to make things happen Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing in summer 2025, highlighti...
just-ideas.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🌞 Our Summer Review is live!
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice.
📰 Read it here:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
Focussing on co-producing better hospital discharge experiences for people with dementia in Somerset. Over on LinkedIn, an introduction to a blog featuring the #IVAR Connecting Health Communities work that Just Ideas’ Helen Garforth has been involved in.
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Connecting Health Communities: Somerset Takes Action on Hospital Discharge Experiences for those with Dementia
Facilitated by the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) | Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Health and social care professionals, community organisations, and people with lived e...
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July 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Focussing on co-producing better hospital discharge experiences for people with dementia in Somerset. Over on LinkedIn, an introduction to a blog featuring the #IVAR Connecting Health Communities work that Just Ideas’ Helen Garforth has been involved in.
www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...
www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...
Over on LinkedIn - a new post about Just Ideas' recent Happy Healthy Children event for @hfcouncil.bsky.social -
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Last month’s Happy Healthy Children event in Shepherds Bush - hosted by Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd. | Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd.
Last month’s Happy Healthy Children event in Shepherds Bush - hosted by Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd. on behalf of Hammersmith & Fulham Council - brought together families, professionals, ...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Over on LinkedIn - a new post about Just Ideas' recent Happy Healthy Children event for @hfcouncil.bsky.social -
www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...
www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new blog. We joined 22 Local Trust staff in Newcastle for an energising Facilitation Skills away day — full of insight, connection & creativity.
Read more & explore our facilitation offer here
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/06...
Read more & explore our facilitation offer here
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/06...
What Happens When You Put 22 Great People in a Room With Flipcharts and Curiosity? - Just Ideas
We were delighted to work with 22 Local Trust delivery staff earlier this month in Newcastle for an Essential Facilitation Skills workshop — part of a team away day filled with energy, insight, and co...
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July 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new blog. We joined 22 Local Trust staff in Newcastle for an energising Facilitation Skills away day — full of insight, connection & creativity.
Read more & explore our facilitation offer here
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/06...
Read more & explore our facilitation offer here
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/06...
Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
Home - Just Ideas
Our expertise Our staff and associates bring passion, knowledge and diverse experience of working with communities for positive change, cross sector partnership working, and social action research in ...
just-ideas.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website:
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
👉 just-ideas.co.uk
Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
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The Reading Climate Festival kicks off this weekend, bringing two weeks of events hosted by the Reading Climate Action Network and the wider community, all aiming to inspire a climate-friendly Reading.
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June 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Reading Climate Festival kicks off this weekend, bringing two weeks of events hosted by the Reading Climate Action Network and the wider community, all aiming to inspire a climate-friendly Reading.
whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...
whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...
Over on the Just Ideas' website - a blog reflecting on the learning and experience of the Just Ideas' team - including @helengarforth.bsky.social - who recently delivered Inclusive Practices Training for Institute For Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/05...
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May 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Over on the Just Ideas' website - a blog reflecting on the learning and experience of the Just Ideas' team - including @helengarforth.bsky.social - who recently delivered Inclusive Practices Training for Institute For Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/05...
just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/05...
Our Spring Quarterly Review features two projects - for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social and for Hammersmith & Fulham Health and Care Partnership - which focus on early years. Focussing on working in an integrated way, both with local organisations and with residents and families.
The Just Ideas' Spring Quarterly Review is now online. We are delighted to share some of our highlights from 2025 so far.
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Just Ideas Spring Review 2025 – Just Ideas
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May 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our Spring Quarterly Review features two projects - for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social and for Hammersmith & Fulham Health and Care Partnership - which focus on early years. Focussing on working in an integrated way, both with local organisations and with residents and families.
FUNDRAISING UPDATE! @helengarforth.bsky.social says:
"Delighted to have completed the London Marathon! The amazing @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Mums inspired me to keep going. We have raised £2700 for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social ! Could we get to £3000? Thanks x"
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"Delighted to have completed the London Marathon! The amazing @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Mums inspired me to keep going. We have raised £2700 for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social ! Could we get to £3000? Thanks x"
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...
April 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
FUNDRAISING UPDATE! @helengarforth.bsky.social says:
"Delighted to have completed the London Marathon! The amazing @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Mums inspired me to keep going. We have raised £2700 for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social ! Could we get to £3000? Thanks x"
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...
"Delighted to have completed the London Marathon! The amazing @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Mums inspired me to keep going. We have raised £2700 for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social ! Could we get to £3000? Thanks x"
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...
"Ask. Listen. Do" - a key takeaway from the participatory Voice, Access and Inclusion in Research training delivered for @IVAR yesterday. Our expert facilitators brought experience of disability, neurodivergence and creative methods to a stimulating session exploring improving practice and policy.
April 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
"Ask. Listen. Do" - a key takeaway from the participatory Voice, Access and Inclusion in Research training delivered for @IVAR yesterday. Our expert facilitators brought experience of disability, neurodivergence and creative methods to a stimulating session exploring improving practice and policy.
🌍 Young people don’t just need a seat at the table — they deserve the mic. 🎤
With InterClimate Network, and your help, we will amplify youth voices on climate in 2025 via:
🔥 COP30 school climate conferences
📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers
Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April.
👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e
🔥 COP30 school climate conferences
📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers
Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April.
👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e
Young People engage with COP30 and climate action – Big Give
With COP30 as the focus, we will empower young people's own advocacy by helping to bridge the gap between decision-makers …
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April 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🌍 Young people don’t just need a seat at the table — they deserve the mic. 🎤
With InterClimate Network, and your help, we will amplify youth voices on climate in 2025 via:
🔥 COP30 school climate conferences
📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers
Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April.
👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e
🔥 COP30 school climate conferences
📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers
Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April.
👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e
Young People engage with COP30 and climate action – Big Give
With COP30 as the focus, we will empower young people's own advocacy by helping to bridge the gap between decision-makers …
donate.biggive.org
April 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
With InterClimate Network, and your help, we will amplify youth voices on climate in 2025 via:
🔥 COP30 school climate conferences
📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers
Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April.
👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e
🔥 COP30 school climate conferences
📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers
Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April.
👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e