Platform Places
@platformplaces.bsky.social
Unlocking town centre buildings for amazing ideas 🔑
Co-founding partners: High Streets Task Force, Power to Change, British Property Federation, New Local, Radix, Shoosmiths
https://www.platformplaces.com/
Co-founding partners: High Streets Task Force, Power to Change, British Property Federation, New Local, Radix, Shoosmiths
https://www.platformplaces.com/
📣 Are you passionate about community-led development & transforming spaces into useful, affordable & welcoming places? 🪄
Bedminster Works is looking for people to join their Board of Directors to help shape the future of community buildings in Bedminster: bedminsterworks.co.uk/news-and-ins...
Bedminster Works is looking for people to join their Board of Directors to help shape the future of community buildings in Bedminster: bedminsterworks.co.uk/news-and-ins...
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
📣 Are you passionate about community-led development & transforming spaces into useful, affordable & welcoming places? 🪄
Bedminster Works is looking for people to join their Board of Directors to help shape the future of community buildings in Bedminster: bedminsterworks.co.uk/news-and-ins...
Bedminster Works is looking for people to join their Board of Directors to help shape the future of community buildings in Bedminster: bedminsterworks.co.uk/news-and-ins...
⏳ One week to go, with the last few spots remaining ⏳
Want your neighbourhood's buildings to serve local needs, for the long term?
Join us for practical takeaways on forming partnerships for town centre transformation ⤵️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-... @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Want your neighbourhood's buildings to serve local needs, for the long term?
Join us for practical takeaways on forming partnerships for town centre transformation ⤵️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-... @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
⏳ One week to go, with the last few spots remaining ⏳
Want your neighbourhood's buildings to serve local needs, for the long term?
Join us for practical takeaways on forming partnerships for town centre transformation ⤵️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-... @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Want your neighbourhood's buildings to serve local needs, for the long term?
Join us for practical takeaways on forming partnerships for town centre transformation ⤵️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-... @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
...and have created 38 jobs, bringing ~£12 million in funding to Chichester, and reinvesting 74p in every £1 locally ✨
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November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
...and have created 38 jobs, bringing ~£12 million in funding to Chichester, and reinvesting 74p in every £1 locally ✨
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Since 2009, CCDT has transformed more than a dozen new, disused and underused spaces for community needs.
Owned and led by local residents and organisations, they work closely with Chichester District Council, developers, housing associations and funders.
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Owned and led by local residents and organisations, they work closely with Chichester District Council, developers, housing associations and funders.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Since 2009, CCDT has transformed more than a dozen new, disused and underused spaces for community needs.
Owned and led by local residents and organisations, they work closely with Chichester District Council, developers, housing associations and funders.
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Owned and led by local residents and organisations, they work closely with Chichester District Council, developers, housing associations and funders.
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Community gardens, a wellbeing centre, learning spaces, sports clubs, art studios and bike repair shop... 🎨 🚲 🌱
These thriving spaces are all part of Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT)'s portfolio of community assets.
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These thriving spaces are all part of Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT)'s portfolio of community assets.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Community gardens, a wellbeing centre, learning spaces, sports clubs, art studios and bike repair shop... 🎨 🚲 🌱
These thriving spaces are all part of Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT)'s portfolio of community assets.
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These thriving spaces are all part of Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT)'s portfolio of community assets.
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✳️ 75,000 sq ft (plus 4 football pitches) activated
✳️ 50 small businesses with affordable workspace
✳️ 4 families with quality, affordable housing
✳️ 130 young people using activities and services
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✳️ 50 small businesses with affordable workspace
✳️ 4 families with quality, affordable housing
✳️ 130 young people using activities and services
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November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
✳️ 75,000 sq ft (plus 4 football pitches) activated
✳️ 50 small businesses with affordable workspace
✳️ 4 families with quality, affordable housing
✳️ 130 young people using activities and services
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✳️ 50 small businesses with affordable workspace
✳️ 4 families with quality, affordable housing
✳️ 130 young people using activities and services
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✨ Happy 25th anniversary to b inspired Leicester🎈
Since 2000, the charity has been transforming underused assets into community spaces in Braunstone, Leicester & surrounding areas 🏡
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Since 2000, the charity has been transforming underused assets into community spaces in Braunstone, Leicester & surrounding areas 🏡
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November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
✨ Happy 25th anniversary to b inspired Leicester🎈
Since 2000, the charity has been transforming underused assets into community spaces in Braunstone, Leicester & surrounding areas 🏡
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Since 2000, the charity has been transforming underused assets into community spaces in Braunstone, Leicester & surrounding areas 🏡
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Are you a community leader, council officer, funder or property owner looking to support community-led regeneration? 🏘️
Join us for a practical online session on 18 November, to help you seed a Local Property Partnership in your neighbourhood 🖥️
www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-...
Join us for a practical online session on 18 November, to help you seed a Local Property Partnership in your neighbourhood 🖥️
www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-...
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Are you a community leader, council officer, funder or property owner looking to support community-led regeneration? 🏘️
Join us for a practical online session on 18 November, to help you seed a Local Property Partnership in your neighbourhood 🖥️
www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-...
Join us for a practical online session on 18 November, to help you seed a Local Property Partnership in your neighbourhood 🖥️
www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-...
And finally, with us at #PlatformPlaces:
🗓️ 18th Nov, 11am
📍Online workshop
💡For community & council leaders, funders & asset owners to seed Local Property Partnerships that acquire, retrofit & transform local buildings for social & ecological justice.
➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1735358507...
🗓️ 18th Nov, 11am
📍Online workshop
💡For community & council leaders, funders & asset owners to seed Local Property Partnerships that acquire, retrofit & transform local buildings for social & ecological justice.
➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1735358507...
September 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
And finally, with us at #PlatformPlaces:
🗓️ 18th Nov, 11am
📍Online workshop
💡For community & council leaders, funders & asset owners to seed Local Property Partnerships that acquire, retrofit & transform local buildings for social & ecological justice.
➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1735358507...
🗓️ 18th Nov, 11am
📍Online workshop
💡For community & council leaders, funders & asset owners to seed Local Property Partnerships that acquire, retrofit & transform local buildings for social & ecological justice.
➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1735358507...
🗓️ 15th Oct & 6th Nov, 4.30-6pm
📍 Online
💡For socially impactful businesses (or businesses-to-be!) in areas of Oxfordshire, by @makespaceoxford.bsky.social as part of the OSEP business support programme.
➡️ lnkd.in/eUTgTzYG (15th Oct- finding space)
➡️ lnkd.in/eNFYTFS5 (6th Nov - unlocking space)
📍 Online
💡For socially impactful businesses (or businesses-to-be!) in areas of Oxfordshire, by @makespaceoxford.bsky.social as part of the OSEP business support programme.
➡️ lnkd.in/eUTgTzYG (15th Oct- finding space)
➡️ lnkd.in/eNFYTFS5 (6th Nov - unlocking space)
September 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🗓️ 15th Oct & 6th Nov, 4.30-6pm
📍 Online
💡For socially impactful businesses (or businesses-to-be!) in areas of Oxfordshire, by @makespaceoxford.bsky.social as part of the OSEP business support programme.
➡️ lnkd.in/eUTgTzYG (15th Oct- finding space)
➡️ lnkd.in/eNFYTFS5 (6th Nov - unlocking space)
📍 Online
💡For socially impactful businesses (or businesses-to-be!) in areas of Oxfordshire, by @makespaceoxford.bsky.social as part of the OSEP business support programme.
➡️ lnkd.in/eUTgTzYG (15th Oct- finding space)
➡️ lnkd.in/eNFYTFS5 (6th Nov - unlocking space)
⬇️🧵A quick thread to celebrate some of the brilliant #CommunityAssets training & peer workshops coming up!
(Image © by @visualthinkery.bsky.social)
(Image © by @visualthinkery.bsky.social)
September 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
⬇️🧵A quick thread to celebrate some of the brilliant #CommunityAssets training & peer workshops coming up!
(Image © by @visualthinkery.bsky.social)
(Image © by @visualthinkery.bsky.social)
As more details are released, we hope this will be one effective step in localising and democratising who occupies and stewards local buildings and land, for locally-led neighbourhood transformation: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
As more details are released, we hope this will be one effective step in localising and democratising who occupies and stewards local buildings and land, for locally-led neighbourhood transformation: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
That's why it's encouraging to see that the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods' research has made a clear urgent case for Government to shift funding and decisions about neighbourhoods to those living in them.
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
That's why it's encouraging to see that the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods' research has made a clear urgent case for Government to shift funding and decisions about neighbourhoods to those living in them.
When people have the resources & power to shape their own neighbourhoods, magic happens 🌱 🏘️
From youth clubs to music venues, health hubs to repair cafes, affordable housing to urban farms, local groups are transforming spaces — for socially just & ecologically resilient work, life & play.
From youth clubs to music venues, health hubs to repair cafes, affordable housing to urban farms, local groups are transforming spaces — for socially just & ecologically resilient work, life & play.
September 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
When people have the resources & power to shape their own neighbourhoods, magic happens 🌱 🏘️
From youth clubs to music venues, health hubs to repair cafes, affordable housing to urban farms, local groups are transforming spaces — for socially just & ecologically resilient work, life & play.
From youth clubs to music venues, health hubs to repair cafes, affordable housing to urban farms, local groups are transforming spaces — for socially just & ecologically resilient work, life & play.
📍 Peer power in action, supporting each other's local missions 💚
In Coalville C.A.N 's beautiful community hub of makers, creators, educators, art, radio and more, the five pilot Local Property Partnerships gathered for two days.
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In Coalville C.A.N 's beautiful community hub of makers, creators, educators, art, radio and more, the five pilot Local Property Partnerships gathered for two days.
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July 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📍 Peer power in action, supporting each other's local missions 💚
In Coalville C.A.N 's beautiful community hub of makers, creators, educators, art, radio and more, the five pilot Local Property Partnerships gathered for two days.
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In Coalville C.A.N 's beautiful community hub of makers, creators, educators, art, radio and more, the five pilot Local Property Partnerships gathered for two days.
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🧱 📍How many dream buildings got away?
🗺️ 🤝 How many did you have to map, scope, assess or lose to commercial offers, before securing your community asset?
Explore the early highlights, learnings & practical tips from the pilot Local Property Partnerships: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
🗺️ 🤝 How many did you have to map, scope, assess or lose to commercial offers, before securing your community asset?
Explore the early highlights, learnings & practical tips from the pilot Local Property Partnerships: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
July 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🧱 📍How many dream buildings got away?
🗺️ 🤝 How many did you have to map, scope, assess or lose to commercial offers, before securing your community asset?
Explore the early highlights, learnings & practical tips from the pilot Local Property Partnerships: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
🗺️ 🤝 How many did you have to map, scope, assess or lose to commercial offers, before securing your community asset?
Explore the early highlights, learnings & practical tips from the pilot Local Property Partnerships: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
In five neighbourhoods – from Darnall Ward to Wandsworth Town – community leaders are seeding & strengthening local property partnerships to unlock multiple spaces for community use & ownership:
Explore what’s emerging, with practical tips & insights: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
Explore what’s emerging, with practical tips & insights: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
July 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In five neighbourhoods – from Darnall Ward to Wandsworth Town – community leaders are seeding & strengthening local property partnerships to unlock multiple spaces for community use & ownership:
Explore what’s emerging, with practical tips & insights: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
Explore what’s emerging, with practical tips & insights: www.platformplaces.com/local-proper...
The path varies place to place, but key steps show up again & again:
🍲 Convening representative local leaders
📍Visioning & ownership mapping
🏘️ Identifying key buildings & commissioning feasibility studies
💡 Negotiations & fundraising
🧱 Creating organisational structures to steward assets
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🍲 Convening representative local leaders
📍Visioning & ownership mapping
🏘️ Identifying key buildings & commissioning feasibility studies
💡 Negotiations & fundraising
🧱 Creating organisational structures to steward assets
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July 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The path varies place to place, but key steps show up again & again:
🍲 Convening representative local leaders
📍Visioning & ownership mapping
🏘️ Identifying key buildings & commissioning feasibility studies
💡 Negotiations & fundraising
🧱 Creating organisational structures to steward assets
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🍲 Convening representative local leaders
📍Visioning & ownership mapping
🏘️ Identifying key buildings & commissioning feasibility studies
💡 Negotiations & fundraising
🧱 Creating organisational structures to steward assets
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🧩🔑 “These aren’t quick wins; it takes time to build trust, credibility and relationships, before anything’s negotiated, signed or sealed.” – Erika Rushton, Kindred LCR
Transforming your neighbourhood by acquiring community assets is a long journey of twists and turns...
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Transforming your neighbourhood by acquiring community assets is a long journey of twists and turns...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🧩🔑 “These aren’t quick wins; it takes time to build trust, credibility and relationships, before anything’s negotiated, signed or sealed.” – Erika Rushton, Kindred LCR
Transforming your neighbourhood by acquiring community assets is a long journey of twists and turns...
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Transforming your neighbourhood by acquiring community assets is a long journey of twists and turns...
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So when we ask:
✳️ 'How can we generate vibrancy and footfall across UK town centres, in ways that serve local needs?'
The answer is:
✳️ 'Through community-powered property uses like this!'
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✳️ 'How can we generate vibrancy and footfall across UK town centres, in ways that serve local needs?'
The answer is:
✳️ 'Through community-powered property uses like this!'
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June 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
So when we ask:
✳️ 'How can we generate vibrancy and footfall across UK town centres, in ways that serve local needs?'
The answer is:
✳️ 'Through community-powered property uses like this!'
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✳️ 'How can we generate vibrancy and footfall across UK town centres, in ways that serve local needs?'
The answer is:
✳️ 'Through community-powered property uses like this!'
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By day and evening, it's also a welcoming place of community, care and connection. People come together to chat, keep warm, watch films, share skills, host talks and enjoy live music 🎶
At Kitty's, £43 in local social value is generated for every £1 spent or invested 🙌
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At Kitty's, £43 in local social value is generated for every £1 spent or invested 🙌
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June 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
By day and evening, it's also a welcoming place of community, care and connection. People come together to chat, keep warm, watch films, share skills, host talks and enjoy live music 🎶
At Kitty's, £43 in local social value is generated for every £1 spent or invested 🙌
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At Kitty's, £43 in local social value is generated for every £1 spent or invested 🙌
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🌱✨ “This work and funding has been transformational; we’re now able to think and act long-term” — Kisha Bradley, Brightbox (lead local partner, Darnall Ward)
🎨 Thanks to Visual Thinkery and Naomi for beautiful illustrations
@powertochange.org.uk @archhfund.org.uk
🎨 Thanks to Visual Thinkery and Naomi for beautiful illustrations
@powertochange.org.uk @archhfund.org.uk
June 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🌱✨ “This work and funding has been transformational; we’re now able to think and act long-term” — Kisha Bradley, Brightbox (lead local partner, Darnall Ward)
🎨 Thanks to Visual Thinkery and Naomi for beautiful illustrations
@powertochange.org.uk @archhfund.org.uk
🎨 Thanks to Visual Thinkery and Naomi for beautiful illustrations
@powertochange.org.uk @archhfund.org.uk
What happens when communities start holding power to acquire buildings and transform their places? 🏘️📍
6 months into the #LocalPropertyPartnerships pilot, funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we’re excited to share the emerging highlights and learnings from 5 places 🏙️
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6 months into the #LocalPropertyPartnerships pilot, funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we’re excited to share the emerging highlights and learnings from 5 places 🏙️
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June 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
What happens when communities start holding power to acquire buildings and transform their places? 🏘️📍
6 months into the #LocalPropertyPartnerships pilot, funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we’re excited to share the emerging highlights and learnings from 5 places 🏙️
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6 months into the #LocalPropertyPartnerships pilot, funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we’re excited to share the emerging highlights and learnings from 5 places 🏙️
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As conversations at #UKREiiF ask how development can deliver real social value, this is one way it's already happening.
Discounted tiered rent, community needs and long-term social impact are locked in early.
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Discounted tiered rent, community needs and long-term social impact are locked in early.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
As conversations at #UKREiiF ask how development can deliver real social value, this is one way it's already happening.
Discounted tiered rent, community needs and long-term social impact are locked in early.
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Discounted tiered rent, community needs and long-term social impact are locked in early.
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Subject to planning permission, this secures the ground floor unit for community use – transforming it into a vibrant café and community space codelivered with Feel Good Bakery of youth charity Regenerate ☕ 🥙
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May 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Subject to planning permission, this secures the ground floor unit for community use – transforming it into a vibrant café and community space codelivered with Feel Good Bakery of youth charity Regenerate ☕ 🥙
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