Involve
@involveuk.bsky.social
The UK's public participation charity. We work to create a healthier & more vibrant democracy, with people at the heart of decision making.
“Culture doesn’t belong to institutions. It belongs to all of us.”
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
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For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“Culture doesn’t belong to institutions. It belongs to all of us.”
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
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For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
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'[We want this because] there is no system at the moment to punish polluters & we can see the consequences of this in Lough Neagh & Mubuoy (for example).'
They also called for joined up environmental protection across the island of Ireland...
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They also called for joined up environmental protection across the island of Ireland...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
'[We want this because] there is no system at the moment to punish polluters & we can see the consequences of this in Lough Neagh & Mubuoy (for example).'
They also called for joined up environmental protection across the island of Ireland...
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They also called for joined up environmental protection across the island of Ireland...
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'[We want] a body independent of government with the powers to enforce robust standards of environmental protection, backed up with scientific evidence.' 👇🧵
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
'[We want] a body independent of government with the powers to enforce robust standards of environmental protection, backed up with scientific evidence.' 👇🧵
As this gets debated politically, here's the message from those community conversations: people see climate change and biodiversity loss affecting their communities.
They understand why an independent EPA is essential.
What they said? 👇🧵
They understand why an independent EPA is essential.
What they said? 👇🧵
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
As this gets debated politically, here's the message from those community conversations: people see climate change and biodiversity loss affecting their communities.
They understand why an independent EPA is essential.
What they said? 👇🧵
They understand why an independent EPA is essential.
What they said? 👇🧵
💥 Applications close on the 2nd of November!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💥 Applications close on the 2nd of November!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
Applications are closing soon!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Applications are closing soon!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
Did you see that applications are open for our next cohort?
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you see that applications are open for our next cohort?
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🚨 Don’t miss our upcoming training sessions!
Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 6th Nov
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng...
Facilitating Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 13th Nov
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👀 Read more about our training here 👇
www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our...
Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 6th Nov
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng...
Facilitating Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 13th Nov
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/facilitati...
👀 Read more about our training here 👇
www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our...
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🚨 Don’t miss our upcoming training sessions!
Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 6th Nov
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng...
Facilitating Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 13th Nov
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/facilitati...
👀 Read more about our training here 👇
www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our...
Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 6th Nov
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng...
Facilitating Public Engagement
📆 Thurs 13th Nov
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/facilitati...
👀 Read more about our training here 👇
www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our...
💪 Ready to make change in your community?
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
💪 Ready to make change in your community?
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🚨 Deadline is Monday, the 3rd of October at 10am!
⏰Last chance to join the co-design group shaping a Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Together, we can build a democratic process bold enough for the future.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⏰Last chance to join the co-design group shaping a Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Together, we can build a democratic process bold enough for the future.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🚨 Deadline is Monday, the 3rd of October at 10am!
⏰Last chance to join the co-design group shaping a Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Together, we can build a democratic process bold enough for the future.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⏰Last chance to join the co-design group shaping a Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Together, we can build a democratic process bold enough for the future.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
💬 Not everyone can join the NG Citizens’ Assembly, but there are still many ways for the public voice to be heard.
We’re gathering ideas about what kind of Gallery people would love to see.
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We’re gathering ideas about what kind of Gallery people would love to see.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
💬 Not everyone can join the NG Citizens’ Assembly, but there are still many ways for the public voice to be heard.
We’re gathering ideas about what kind of Gallery people would love to see.
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We’re gathering ideas about what kind of Gallery people would love to see.
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📢 In his conference speech today, Keir Starmer called for ‘a Britain built for all’. We believe a country built for all must also be shaped by all.
🤝 Putting people at the centre of decision making is the key to a fairer, more inclusive future.
🤝 Putting people at the centre of decision making is the key to a fairer, more inclusive future.
September 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
📢 In his conference speech today, Keir Starmer called for ‘a Britain built for all’. We believe a country built for all must also be shaped by all.
🤝 Putting people at the centre of decision making is the key to a fairer, more inclusive future.
🤝 Putting people at the centre of decision making is the key to a fairer, more inclusive future.
“Think like a fish.” 🐟
Karin Eyben’s new blog reflects on Alan Keys’ legacy, and the many stories that shape Lough Neagh — from migrating eels to cyanobacteria. She explores how focusing on one perspective can hide the full complexity of Lough Neagh.
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Karin Eyben’s new blog reflects on Alan Keys’ legacy, and the many stories that shape Lough Neagh — from migrating eels to cyanobacteria. She explores how focusing on one perspective can hide the full complexity of Lough Neagh.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
“Think like a fish.” 🐟
Karin Eyben’s new blog reflects on Alan Keys’ legacy, and the many stories that shape Lough Neagh — from migrating eels to cyanobacteria. She explores how focusing on one perspective can hide the full complexity of Lough Neagh.
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Karin Eyben’s new blog reflects on Alan Keys’ legacy, and the many stories that shape Lough Neagh — from migrating eels to cyanobacteria. She explores how focusing on one perspective can hide the full complexity of Lough Neagh.
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🎉 We’re delighted to welcome Anna and James to our board!
🚨 They join at a time when there is a pressing need and real opportunity for democratic renewal, and we’re excited to see the skills and experience they bring to our mission.
More about our board 👇
www.involve.org.uk/about/our-pe...
🚨 They join at a time when there is a pressing need and real opportunity for democratic renewal, and we’re excited to see the skills and experience they bring to our mission.
More about our board 👇
www.involve.org.uk/about/our-pe...
September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎉 We’re delighted to welcome Anna and James to our board!
🚨 They join at a time when there is a pressing need and real opportunity for democratic renewal, and we’re excited to see the skills and experience they bring to our mission.
More about our board 👇
www.involve.org.uk/about/our-pe...
🚨 They join at a time when there is a pressing need and real opportunity for democratic renewal, and we’re excited to see the skills and experience they bring to our mission.
More about our board 👇
www.involve.org.uk/about/our-pe...
🎉 Congratulations to the very first School for Everyday Democracy graduates!
🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities.
👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇
www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities.
👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇
www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk
September 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎉 Congratulations to the very first School for Everyday Democracy graduates!
🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities.
👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇
www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities.
👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇
www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🚨 Right now, governments across the world are grappling with ailing trust just as bold net zero action is needed.
⌛ In the UK, our experience shows strong public support for net zero remains - but that support needs to be met with real engagement if we’re to hit our 2030 targets.
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⌛ In the UK, our experience shows strong public support for net zero remains - but that support needs to be met with real engagement if we’re to hit our 2030 targets.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🚨 Right now, governments across the world are grappling with ailing trust just as bold net zero action is needed.
⌛ In the UK, our experience shows strong public support for net zero remains - but that support needs to be met with real engagement if we’re to hit our 2030 targets.
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⌛ In the UK, our experience shows strong public support for net zero remains - but that support needs to be met with real engagement if we’re to hit our 2030 targets.
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🕒 Heads up! Deadline extended!
Help design a fair and inclusive Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Nominate yourself/others for the co-design group by Monday 6 October 2025 at 10am.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Help design a fair and inclusive Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Nominate yourself/others for the co-design group by Monday 6 October 2025 at 10am.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🕒 Heads up! Deadline extended!
Help design a fair and inclusive Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Nominate yourself/others for the co-design group by Monday 6 October 2025 at 10am.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Help design a fair and inclusive Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Nominate yourself/others for the co-design group by Monday 6 October 2025 at 10am.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
✨ Last week we launched our Lough Neagh Report — shaped by voices from communities, campaigners + experts imagining a more democratic future.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
✨ Last week we launched our Lough Neagh Report — shaped by voices from communities, campaigners + experts imagining a more democratic future.
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💡 How do you make the case for engagement in tackling climate action?
🤔 This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive. We know the 'why' matters as much as the 'how.
📖 Read our guide on our Local Climate Engagement hub here and find out 👇
🔗 lce.org.uk/making-the-c...
🤔 This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive. We know the 'why' matters as much as the 'how.
📖 Read our guide on our Local Climate Engagement hub here and find out 👇
🔗 lce.org.uk/making-the-c...
September 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
💡 How do you make the case for engagement in tackling climate action?
🤔 This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive. We know the 'why' matters as much as the 'how.
📖 Read our guide on our Local Climate Engagement hub here and find out 👇
🔗 lce.org.uk/making-the-c...
🤔 This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive. We know the 'why' matters as much as the 'how.
📖 Read our guide on our Local Climate Engagement hub here and find out 👇
🔗 lce.org.uk/making-the-c...
🌱 Inclusive, fair, and impactful participation starts with knowing the essentials. Our Foundations resources guide you through key terms, best practices, and standards to create meaningful public involvement.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌱 Inclusive, fair, and impactful participation starts with knowing the essentials. Our Foundations resources guide you through key terms, best practices, and standards to create meaningful public involvement.
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🗣️ "We're advocating for something really radically new - the idea that citizens can be placed at the heart of decision-making structures"
📻 Last week our head of NI, Rebekah McCabe, spoke on Sunday Sequence about the need for a fresh approach to the environmental challenges facing Lough Neagh.
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📻 Last week our head of NI, Rebekah McCabe, spoke on Sunday Sequence about the need for a fresh approach to the environmental challenges facing Lough Neagh.
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August 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🗣️ "We're advocating for something really radically new - the idea that citizens can be placed at the heart of decision-making structures"
📻 Last week our head of NI, Rebekah McCabe, spoke on Sunday Sequence about the need for a fresh approach to the environmental challenges facing Lough Neagh.
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📻 Last week our head of NI, Rebekah McCabe, spoke on Sunday Sequence about the need for a fresh approach to the environmental challenges facing Lough Neagh.
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📢 Involve Insight #3 is out now!
This edition includes:
🗣️ A model for the core facilitation skill of intervening
👥 Tips for small group discussions
📆 Our upcoming training programmes
➕ More
👀 Read it here: www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
This edition includes:
🗣️ A model for the core facilitation skill of intervening
👥 Tips for small group discussions
📆 Our upcoming training programmes
➕ More
👀 Read it here: www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢 Involve Insight #3 is out now!
This edition includes:
🗣️ A model for the core facilitation skill of intervening
👥 Tips for small group discussions
📆 Our upcoming training programmes
➕ More
👀 Read it here: www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
This edition includes:
🗣️ A model for the core facilitation skill of intervening
👥 Tips for small group discussions
📆 Our upcoming training programmes
➕ More
👀 Read it here: www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
💌 Paying a gift of thanks and participant expenses can remove barriers—so everyone can contribute fully and equitably.
📖 Our new guide, part of the LCE Hub, walks you through when to offer a gift of thanks, managing travel, childcare, online participation costs and more.
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📖 Our new guide, part of the LCE Hub, walks you through when to offer a gift of thanks, managing travel, childcare, online participation costs and more.
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lnkd.in/ecHBxEYp
August 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
💌 Paying a gift of thanks and participant expenses can remove barriers—so everyone can contribute fully and equitably.
📖 Our new guide, part of the LCE Hub, walks you through when to offer a gift of thanks, managing travel, childcare, online participation costs and more.
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lnkd.in/ecHBxEYp
📖 Our new guide, part of the LCE Hub, walks you through when to offer a gift of thanks, managing travel, childcare, online participation costs and more.
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lnkd.in/ecHBxEYp
🚨 Today is the day! Applications close at midnight today!
🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
🎓 Then The School for Everyday Democracy could be the programme for you.
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🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
🎓 Then The School for Everyday Democracy could be the programme for you.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🚨 Today is the day! Applications close at midnight today!
🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
🎓 Then The School for Everyday Democracy could be the programme for you.
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🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
🎓 Then The School for Everyday Democracy could be the programme for you.
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🚨 Applications close at midnight on Monday, the 18th of August!
🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
💡 With expert guidance, a brilliant community of changemakers, and hands-on training, you’ll build the skills and confidence to bring people together...
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🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
💡 With expert guidance, a brilliant community of changemakers, and hands-on training, you’ll build the skills and confidence to bring people together...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚨 Applications close at midnight on Monday, the 18th of August!
🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
💡 With expert guidance, a brilliant community of changemakers, and hands-on training, you’ll build the skills and confidence to bring people together...
🧵 👇
🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start?
💡 With expert guidance, a brilliant community of changemakers, and hands-on training, you’ll build the skills and confidence to bring people together...
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