Involve
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The UK's public participation charity. We work to create a healthier & more vibrant democracy, with people at the heart of decision making.
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@involveuk.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Hello Bluesky! 👋
We are Involve, the UK’s leading public participation charity.
We work to make public participation and deliberation an everyday part of our democracy, and help solve the big challenges of our time.
You can read more about our work here 👇
involve.org.uk
We are Involve, the UK’s leading public participation charity.
We work to make public participation and deliberation an everyday part of our democracy, and help solve the big challenges of our time.
You can read more about our work here 👇
involve.org.uk
🌊 A once-in-a-generation cross-border project is happening at Carlingford Lough — and we need your help.
A Citizens’ Jury is bringing people together to help decide the Future of Carlingford Lough — yet a postal delay means some households may not receive their invitations in time.
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A Citizens’ Jury is bringing people together to help decide the Future of Carlingford Lough — yet a postal delay means some households may not receive their invitations in time.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
🌊 A once-in-a-generation cross-border project is happening at Carlingford Lough — and we need your help.
A Citizens’ Jury is bringing people together to help decide the Future of Carlingford Lough — yet a postal delay means some households may not receive their invitations in time.
🧵 👇
A Citizens’ Jury is bringing people together to help decide the Future of Carlingford Lough — yet a postal delay means some households may not receive their invitations in time.
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🚀 Insights from the Net Zero Living Programme
🎤 Join us next week where we'll be sharing insights from our work as part of Innovate UK's Net Zero Living Programme, supporting local authorities to engage citizens effectively in the journey to net zero
🔗 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
🎤 Join us next week where we'll be sharing insights from our work as part of Innovate UK's Net Zero Living Programme, supporting local authorities to engage citizens effectively in the journey to net zero
🔗 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
Insights from the Net Zero Living Programme - Innovate UK Business Connect
A series of three webinars on 10 December 2025, 13 January 2026 and 12 February 2026.
iuk-business-connect.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🚀 Insights from the Net Zero Living Programme
🎤 Join us next week where we'll be sharing insights from our work as part of Innovate UK's Net Zero Living Programme, supporting local authorities to engage citizens effectively in the journey to net zero
🔗 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
🎤 Join us next week where we'll be sharing insights from our work as part of Innovate UK's Net Zero Living Programme, supporting local authorities to engage citizens effectively in the journey to net zero
🔗 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
We’re proud to be supporting the delivery of the new Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund panel: an exciting initiative that hands real decision-making power to communities.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
We’re launching the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund, an investment in communities – with a twist. People who live in and love the National Park are invited to design the whole process of handing out £1 million in funding from start to finish.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YpW27F
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YpW27F
January 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM
We’re proud to be supporting the delivery of the new Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund panel: an exciting initiative that hands real decision-making power to communities.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
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We’re launching the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund, an investment in communities – with a twist. People who live in and love the National Park are invited to design the whole process of handing out £1 million in funding from start to finish.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YpW27F
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YpW27F
January 7, 2026 at 2:47 PM
We’re launching the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund, an investment in communities – with a twist. People who live in and love the National Park are invited to design the whole process of handing out £1 million in funding from start to finish.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YpW27F
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YpW27F
2026 brings a chance to do things differently - by leading change where it’s needed most. Because our democracy isn’t working as it should.
If you're ready to lead our work and make the case for democracy at every level of life, we want to hear from you.
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
If you're ready to lead our work and make the case for democracy at every level of life, we want to hear from you.
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
January 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
2026 brings a chance to do things differently - by leading change where it’s needed most. Because our democracy isn’t working as it should.
If you're ready to lead our work and make the case for democracy at every level of life, we want to hear from you.
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
If you're ready to lead our work and make the case for democracy at every level of life, we want to hear from you.
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
🗣️ Our offices are now closed until 2 January as our team takes a well-deserved break.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and listened deeply this year. Your voices are shaping better decisions and building the kind of democracy we all need.
See you in 2026! 🎊
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and listened deeply this year. Your voices are shaping better decisions and building the kind of democracy we all need.
See you in 2026! 🎊
December 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🗣️ Our offices are now closed until 2 January as our team takes a well-deserved break.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and listened deeply this year. Your voices are shaping better decisions and building the kind of democracy we all need.
See you in 2026! 🎊
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and listened deeply this year. Your voices are shaping better decisions and building the kind of democracy we all need.
See you in 2026! 🎊
🏛️ At a special reception in Derry’s Guildhall, the Mayor celebrated 15 local residents who’ve done something powerful: helped shape their district’s climate policy. 🧵 👇
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🏛️ At a special reception in Derry’s Guildhall, the Mayor celebrated 15 local residents who’ve done something powerful: helped shape their district’s climate policy. 🧵 👇
🚨 UK democracy is under threat.
🗣️ For 20 years, we have proven that public participation is the antidote.
🔍 Now, we need a CEO to lead our next chapter.
🤔 Ready to strengthen democracy? Read more and apply:
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
🗣️ For 20 years, we have proven that public participation is the antidote.
🔍 Now, we need a CEO to lead our next chapter.
🤔 Ready to strengthen democracy? Read more and apply:
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚨 UK democracy is under threat.
🗣️ For 20 years, we have proven that public participation is the antidote.
🔍 Now, we need a CEO to lead our next chapter.
🤔 Ready to strengthen democracy? Read more and apply:
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
🗣️ For 20 years, we have proven that public participation is the antidote.
🔍 Now, we need a CEO to lead our next chapter.
🤔 Ready to strengthen democracy? Read more and apply:
🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/
💡 A new webinar series from Innovate UK will share insights from 50+ local authority Net Zero projects tackling barriers to net zero ambitions — we've been proud to support citizen engagement across these initiatives.
🔗 Read more and sign up here: iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
🔗 Read more and sign up here: iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💡 A new webinar series from Innovate UK will share insights from 50+ local authority Net Zero projects tackling barriers to net zero ambitions — we've been proud to support citizen engagement across these initiatives.
🔗 Read more and sign up here: iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
🔗 Read more and sign up here: iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...
🗣️ The NG Citizens' Assembly met again at the weekend to start exploring some of the most complex issues facing art galleries - from unequal access to the impact of new tech.
Follow as these 50 citizens form recommendations for the National Gallery's future 👇
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Follow as these 50 citizens form recommendations for the National Gallery's future 👇
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What if a national gallery was shaped by the nation?
Art belongs to everyone, everywhere. But too often, the decisions how it’s shared, and who it’s for… don’t.That’s beginning to change.We’re working with the National Gallery on something big and…
www.involve.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🗣️ The NG Citizens' Assembly met again at the weekend to start exploring some of the most complex issues facing art galleries - from unequal access to the impact of new tech.
Follow as these 50 citizens form recommendations for the National Gallery's future 👇
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Follow as these 50 citizens form recommendations for the National Gallery's future 👇
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📢 Today's Public Participation Plan is a welcome recognition that we cannot reach Net Zero without the public.
🌍 By putting the public at the heart of decision-making, we can unlock the momentum needed to achieve Net Zero.
👀 Read more here👇
www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
🌍 By putting the public at the heart of decision-making, we can unlock the momentum needed to achieve Net Zero.
👀 Read more here👇
www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📢 Today's Public Participation Plan is a welcome recognition that we cannot reach Net Zero without the public.
🌍 By putting the public at the heart of decision-making, we can unlock the momentum needed to achieve Net Zero.
👀 Read more here👇
www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
🌍 By putting the public at the heart of decision-making, we can unlock the momentum needed to achieve Net Zero.
👀 Read more here👇
www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
The method you choose can make or break the success of your climate engagement. It’s not just about collecting opinions — it’s about making sure the right people are heard, their contributions influence decisions, and the process builds trust and legitimacy.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The method you choose can make or break the success of your climate engagement. It’s not just about collecting opinions — it’s about making sure the right people are heard, their contributions influence decisions, and the process builds trust and legitimacy.
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📢 Our latest newsletter is here! Ft:
🎨 NG Citizens begins
🙋 Making communities safer for all
🎷 Shaping a new cultural plan for the West of England
🚌 Finding common ground on transport
➕ More
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
Sign up! 👇
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/sign-our-new...
🎨 NG Citizens begins
🙋 Making communities safer for all
🎷 Shaping a new cultural plan for the West of England
🚌 Finding common ground on transport
➕ More
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
Sign up! 👇
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/sign-our-new...
News from Involve: November 2025 Roundup
At Involve, we bring you regular updates from across our work. If you'd like to be the first to receive the latest direct to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter here.
www.involve.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📢 Our latest newsletter is here! Ft:
🎨 NG Citizens begins
🙋 Making communities safer for all
🎷 Shaping a new cultural plan for the West of England
🚌 Finding common ground on transport
➕ More
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
Sign up! 👇
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/sign-our-new...
🎨 NG Citizens begins
🙋 Making communities safer for all
🎷 Shaping a new cultural plan for the West of England
🚌 Finding common ground on transport
➕ More
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
Sign up! 👇
🔗 www.involve.org.uk/sign-our-new...
🤝 Collaborations between academia, policymakers and communities can transform local decisions — but how do we make them last?
💡 In a new piece for @ypip.bsky.social, Ciaran Cummins reflects on their recent ‘Not Another Toolkit’ event, exploring what helps these partnerships endure.
Read the blog 👇
💡 In a new piece for @ypip.bsky.social, Ciaran Cummins reflects on their recent ‘Not Another Toolkit’ event, exploring what helps these partnerships endure.
Read the blog 👇
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🤝 Collaborations between academia, policymakers and communities can transform local decisions — but how do we make them last?
💡 In a new piece for @ypip.bsky.social, Ciaran Cummins reflects on their recent ‘Not Another Toolkit’ event, exploring what helps these partnerships endure.
Read the blog 👇
💡 In a new piece for @ypip.bsky.social, Ciaran Cummins reflects on their recent ‘Not Another Toolkit’ event, exploring what helps these partnerships endure.
Read the blog 👇
We are working with Maidstone Borough Council to launch' Maidstone Together: A Community Discussion on ending Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG).' It’s a bold, community-led approach to designing safer streets, workplaces, and public and online spaces.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We are working with Maidstone Borough Council to launch' Maidstone Together: A Community Discussion on ending Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG).' It’s a bold, community-led approach to designing safer streets, workplaces, and public and online spaces.
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🗓️ Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we're reminded that safety isn't just the absence of harm. It's the quiet confidence of walking home at night, of feeling seen and respected in public spaces, online, and knowing that home is a place of peace.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🗓️ Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we're reminded that safety isn't just the absence of harm. It's the quiet confidence of walking home at night, of feeling seen and respected in public spaces, online, and knowing that home is a place of peace.
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📅 Last weekend saw the beginning of the NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
“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.
🧵 👇
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
📅 Last weekend saw the beginning of the NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
📆 Last weekend saw the start of NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality.
It was packed with gallery tours, plasticine, history, & of course, lots of paintings!
More here.👇
🔗 bit.ly/47JpgT2
It was packed with gallery tours, plasticine, history, & of course, lots of paintings!
More here.👇
🔗 bit.ly/47JpgT2
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📆 Last weekend saw the start of NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality.
It was packed with gallery tours, plasticine, history, & of course, lots of paintings!
More here.👇
🔗 bit.ly/47JpgT2
It was packed with gallery tours, plasticine, history, & of course, lots of paintings!
More here.👇
🔗 bit.ly/47JpgT2
🌳 Happening next week 👇
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange
britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🌳 Happening next week 👇
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
“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.
🧵 👇
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.
🧵 👇
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.
🧵 👇
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.
🧵 👇
Something special happened in Derry and Strabane.
Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
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Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
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Minister Muir sets out proposals for future of Environmental Governance in NI
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is seeking agreement for the establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency in Northern Ireland following publication of an expert independent panel report.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Something special happened in Derry and Strabane.
Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
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Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
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🌳 What will the UK’s treescapes look like in 50 years & who gets to decide?
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange
britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🌳 What will the UK’s treescapes look like in 50 years & who gets to decide?
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇
🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2
📢 Did you see our latest newsletter?
This edition includes:
🗣️ Inviting feedback on the Sciencewise programme
💭 Reflections from the DR&D conference
📝 Designing dialogue on violence against women and girls in public spaces
➕ More
👀 Read it here www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
This edition includes:
🗣️ Inviting feedback on the Sciencewise programme
💭 Reflections from the DR&D conference
📝 Designing dialogue on violence against women and girls in public spaces
➕ More
👀 Read it here www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
News from Involve: October 2025
Each month we bring you the latest updates from across our work. If you'd like to be the first to receive the latest direct to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter here.
www.involve.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📢 Did you see our latest newsletter?
This edition includes:
🗣️ Inviting feedback on the Sciencewise programme
💭 Reflections from the DR&D conference
📝 Designing dialogue on violence against women and girls in public spaces
➕ More
👀 Read it here www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
This edition includes:
🗣️ Inviting feedback on the Sciencewise programme
💭 Reflections from the DR&D conference
📝 Designing dialogue on violence against women and girls in public spaces
➕ More
👀 Read it here www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
💥 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
Interesting to see the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk reporting on growing calls for a citizens' assembly to help keep Stormont on track. 🔗 bit.ly/3WpNjRQ
For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
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For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
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Calls for Citizens’ Assembly to help keep Stormont on track growing
Fresh calls for a new Citizens’ Assembly in Northern Ireland are growing — with the aim of helping keep the Stormont Executive on track.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Interesting to see the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk reporting on growing calls for a citizens' assembly to help keep Stormont on track. 🔗 bit.ly/3WpNjRQ
For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
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For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
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