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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 12

Very useful advice from @leahselinger.bsky.social at the Growing Places #VCFSE conference in Cambridge today around financial resilience. Thank you!

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 12

Early start, catching the train to #Cambridge for the #GrowingPlaces East of England #ThirdSector conference today. Who else is going?
#SocEnt #charity

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New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · Jun 3

Social capital is often the missing ingredient in place-based regeneration.

We’re looking at how to identify, measure & strengthen it at the hyperlocal level.

💬 Dan Crowe (3ni)
💬 @annafrancisart.bsky.social‬
💬 Robin Fry (North East Combined Authority)
🪑 @gracepollard.bsky.social‬

#StrongerThings

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

The final keynote talk from @hilarycottam.bsky.social around meaningful work leaves me on a high today. I love my job as Community Builder. Thank you #strongerthings !

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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · May 30

We are delighted to launch our 2025 Impact Report!📝

This report showcases the widespread, life-changing impact that Plunkett makes to the sector, & how we influence #Combiz to have local impact.🌟

Explore the full report: https://plunkett.co.uk/be-inspired-by-plunkett-uks-impact-report-2025/

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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · Jun 3

🚨FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!🚨

🏆We’re thrilled to reveal the finalists for the #RCBAwards2025, proudly sponsored by Lands Improvement.

Thank you to all our members who submitted nominations—you can read about our finalists here ➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

Inspiring to listen to @annafrancisart.bsky.social talking about the Portland Inn project this afternoon at #strongerthings #socialcapital #neighbourhoods

Anna Francis @annafrancisart.bsky.social · Jun 3

@wearenewlocal.bsky.social great to be at #strongerthings today and looking forward to sharing our #100yearplan for our neighbourhood #theportlandinnproject later

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

"Citizenship is the superpower" for transformation 🌳🌳🌳
#StrongerThings

M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you @cormacrussell.bsky.social for the inspiration!
#StrongerThings

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

Nugget from @cormacrussell.bsky.social : "connect the gifts of an individual with the community" to mobilise
#communitypower . #communitydevelopment #communitybuilding #healthandwellbeing #StrongerThings

New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · Jun 3

Nurture Development’s @cormacrussell.bsky.social joins us with provocations around community-centred renewal.

“What’s really exciting about what we’re seeing today in the UK is not just great micro practice on the ground, but a lining up of the micro and the macro”.

#StrongerThings

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Iain Moore @iainmoore.bsky.social · Jun 3

Really good way to disrupt the usual “broadcast” model of keynotes - made us think about how we engage.

Useful tool to use in future - start with asking questions of *how* the audience will engage before even starting to discuss *what* they engage with.

#StrongerThings

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

One more nugget from Georgia Gould, talking at #StrongerThings: reform and change needs to come from the ground up; design & build from communities for communities. Experiment, test and grow!

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

Wonderful to walk through the doors with you this morning into this fabulous event!

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Jun 3

"Don't start from scratch" but find empowerment and inspiration from others around you to improve communities, says Georgia Gould at #StrongerThings

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Matt Clack @mattclack.bsky.social · Jun 3

Ian Thomas kicks off #StrongerThings, pointing out that the phrase "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" was coined by Benjamin Franklin in *1736*. So we've known it for a while...

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New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · May 28

“The traditional model – which treats citizens as passive service recipients – has hit its capacity limits.”

Following the publication of our new thinkpiece, #StrongerThings headline speaker @cormacrussell.bsky.social‬ advocates for a realignment between institutions & communities.

Building thriving societies – it's easy as ABCD

In the face of growing social fragmentation and dwindling public resources, public services across the UK are grappling with unprecedented challenges. The traditional...

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · May 29

I can't wait, such an inspiring event!!!

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CAST - Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology @techforgoodcast.bsky.social · May 26

🆕 AI for charities: free workshops!

Thanks to support from Deloitte, we're hosting a series of AI workshops and Q&A drop-ins - starting this Weds with an introductory workshop, designed to help demystify AI and demonstrate how to start experimenting.

Book onto all sessions here 👉 buff.ly/K1BwNS2

AI Resources - CAST

This is a living library of resources that we hope will support you as you explore the challenges and opportunities associated with AI.

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CAST - Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology @techforgoodcast.bsky.social · May 27

📅 Join us on 10th June at @londonfunders.bsky.social's online Festival of Learning, as we share ten #AI trends for #grantmakers.

We'll also share a range of resources, and outline ways for funders to participate in sector-wide AI initiatives.

Open to all members of London Funders 👉 buff.ly/7Eh28It

What should funders do about AI? Join us as we share ten AI trends for grantmakers, invite participants to reflect on the impact for their organisational missions - and provide tools and resources to support this thinking. Tuesday 10th June 2025 at 10am

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Mar 26

@thekingsfund.bsky.social
"Let's help people be architects of their lives and futures" said Clinton
#DoWith

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Matt Clack @mattclack.bsky.social · Mar 26

This is great from @cormacrussell.bsky.social "The way we think about help needs help, and our approach to change has to change" #DoWith

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Mar 20

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#missioneconomysummit #grants #contracts #trading #coffee #socent… | M-Corinna Hartwig

How do you scale your Social Enterprise? Eve Wagg, founder of Well Grounded shares her insights at the #MissionEconomySummit: Active, skilled board that…

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Mar 20

So nice to reconnect today!

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M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Mar 20

In order to see 1000 flowers bloom there needs to be new funding models and a truly sustainable income mix. Additionally commissioning needs to be demystified. And know which funding is suitable depending on the stage of your enterprise/project 🌿🌲🌳
More takeaways from the #MissionEconomySummit

M-Corinna Hartwig @mcorinnahartwig.bsky.social · Mar 20

The Social Mission Driven Summit kicks off with a panel discussion.
One takeaway so far: the #VCSE sector needs to hold the Government accountable @the-sse.org