Co-founding partners: High Streets Task Force, Power to Change, British Property Federation, New Local, Radix, Shoosmiths
https://www.platformplaces.com/
CPOs are one possible lever, but we know a growing number of developers & landlords working *with* communities to activate assets for social impact.
CPOs are one possible lever, but we know a growing number of developers & landlords working *with* communities to activate assets for social impact.
@kindredlcr.bsky.social's figures speak for themselves. 70% job growth. 420K people supported.
Social investment is powering real change in Liverpool CR. And unlocking buildings, with a place-based approach, is key 🔑
@kindredlcr.bsky.social's figures speak for themselves. 70% job growth. 420K people supported.
Social investment is powering real change in Liverpool CR. And unlocking buildings, with a place-based approach, is key 🔑
“Scaling brings resilience,” says Angie Wright (b inspired, Braunstone). “It brings deeper impact, with an interconnected network of spaces that support each other.”
Explore our new article for #StirToAction ⬇️
“Scaling brings resilience,” says Angie Wright (b inspired, Braunstone). “It brings deeper impact, with an interconnected network of spaces that support each other.”
Explore our new article for #StirToAction ⬇️
It's not just about bricks and mortar 🧱
Transforming buildings for local benefit is about who's at the table, and how you're working together 🍲
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It's not just about bricks and mortar 🧱
Transforming buildings for local benefit is about who's at the table, and how you're working together 🍲
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🔸Principles for working together
🔸Template Heads of Terms for a social impact agreement, drafted by Shoosmiths
🔸Principles for working together
🔸Template Heads of Terms for a social impact agreement, drafted by Shoosmiths
Now they've secured £1.2M and are launching a community share offer to take the next steps ✨
Find out more ⬇️
Now they've secured £1.2M and are launching a community share offer to take the next steps ✨
Find out more ⬇️
"It means understanding that long-term value depends on local trust, on places people are proud to live and work in."
Read more ⬇️
"It means understanding that long-term value depends on local trust, on places people are proud to live and work in."
Read more ⬇️
Our friends @archhfund.org.uk have supported this for ⭐ 50 yrs ⭐ & we're delighted to see UK Gov' recognise the importance of this work.
#AHFF50 @memckeague.bsky.social
Our friends @archhfund.org.uk have supported this for ⭐ 50 yrs ⭐ & we're delighted to see UK Gov' recognise the importance of this work.
#AHFF50 @memckeague.bsky.social
Are you an organised, community-minded person who loves making things happen?
Are you connected to Bedminster, Bristol, with a passion for community-led property?
Join #BedminsterWorks as a Programme Coordinator: bedminsterworks.co.uk/news-and-ins...
Are you an organised, community-minded person who loves making things happen?
Are you connected to Bedminster, Bristol, with a passion for community-led property?
Join #BedminsterWorks as a Programme Coordinator: bedminsterworks.co.uk/news-and-ins...
Thanks for the mention @jamestplunkett.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social alongside some amazing demonstrators, advocates, programmes & campaigners in the ecosystem of locally-led neighbourhood transformation.
"Power to the People"
Today we have a guest post from @jamestplunkett.bsky.social on how Labour can counter the "Britain is Broken" narrative by investing in civic life and giving people more control over their community.
(Free to read)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/p...
Thanks for the mention @jamestplunkett.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social alongside some amazing demonstrators, advocates, programmes & campaigners in the ecosystem of locally-led neighbourhood transformation.
Check out our latest round of matchmaking requests from the #PlatformPlaces network ⤵️
For an intro, please send us a private message here or on our webform: platformplaces.com/contact
Check out our latest round of matchmaking requests from the #PlatformPlaces network ⤵️
For an intro, please send us a private message here or on our webform: platformplaces.com/contact
Across England, pioneers like Nudge Community Builders are showing the way 🌱
Great to see them recognised in the Guardian, with @powertochange.org.uk's research showing deep connection between decline of social infrastructure & polarisation.
Across England, pioneers like Nudge Community Builders are showing the way 🌱
Great to see them recognised in the Guardian, with @powertochange.org.uk's research showing deep connection between decline of social infrastructure & polarisation.
Check out our latest round of matchmaking requests from the #PlatformPlaces network ⤵️
For an intro, please send us a private message here or on our webform: platformplaces.com/contact
Check out our latest round of matchmaking requests from the #PlatformPlaces network ⤵️
For an intro, please send us a private message here or on our webform: platformplaces.com/contact
Want to help shape the future of community buildings in Byker and surrounding areas in Newcastle?
📢 Join the Board of Directors of a new CIC 📢
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Want to help shape the future of community buildings in Byker and surrounding areas in Newcastle?
📢 Join the Board of Directors of a new CIC 📢
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Across England, pioneers like Nudge Community Builders are showing the way 🌱
Great to see them recognised in the Guardian, with @powertochange.org.uk's research showing deep connection between decline of social infrastructure & polarisation.
Across England, pioneers like Nudge Community Builders are showing the way 🌱
Great to see them recognised in the Guardian, with @powertochange.org.uk's research showing deep connection between decline of social infrastructure & polarisation.
Read the breakdown: www.powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and...
And the report: www.powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and...
Read the breakdown: www.powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and...
And the report: www.powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and...
💡Bex (@platformplaces.bsky.social) has a vision for how community-led spaces can transform neighbourhoods, her essay looks at what it will take, and what's up for grabs if we get there.
buff.ly/DYqnRzw
💡Bex (@platformplaces.bsky.social) has a vision for how community-led spaces can transform neighbourhoods, her essay looks at what it will take, and what's up for grabs if we get there.
buff.ly/DYqnRzw
📺 Our new film brings this ambition to life: bit.ly/44BfuSi
📺 Our new film brings this ambition to life: bit.ly/44BfuSi
Through:
🔸 practical support for clubs
🔸 peer-learning summits, solidarity and study visits
🔸 urgent assistance for clubs at risk
🔸 better policy, training and funding for the sector
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Through:
🔸 practical support for clubs
🔸 peer-learning summits, solidarity and study visits
🔸 urgent assistance for clubs at risk
🔸 better policy, training and funding for the sector
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Rebecca Trevalyan speaks on The Conduit's 'Shaping Places' podcast, about our relationships with stuff, space and one another - and how they can transform the places we live. Listen now ⤵️
@theconduitlondon.bsky.social @thecrownestate.bsky.social
Rebecca Trevalyan speaks on The Conduit's 'Shaping Places' podcast, about our relationships with stuff, space and one another - and how they can transform the places we live. Listen now ⤵️
@theconduitlondon.bsky.social @thecrownestate.bsky.social
But communities need them more than ever: for connection and culture, fun and friendship — and local power ✨
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@archhfund.org.uk @memckeague.bsky.social
But communities need them more than ever: for connection and culture, fun and friendship — and local power ✨
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@archhfund.org.uk @memckeague.bsky.social
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
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...
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