#PlaceBasedChange
A proud moment for Barrow.
Love Barrow Families was named one of the Mayor’s Charities of the Year - and our Dads’ Group just won Community Group of the Year at the #PrideOfCumbriaAwards.
Real recognition for real community-led work.

#Barrow #PlaceBasedChange #VCSE #LoveBarrowFamilies
July 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A visit to Co-op Portland Academy followed, where students proudly shared their favourite books in their vibrant library space. Previously a space lacking resources, it is now a thriving hub for students and families after working with Cradle to Career.

#PlaceBasedChange #CollectiveWorking
February 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This #ThrowbackThursday we're highlighting the fantastic Cradle to Career initiative

4 years ago we launched this transformative, SMF-funded #PlaceBasedChange programme in North Birkenhead, with partners @shinetrust.bsky.social UBS, Right to Succeed & Wirral Council

Read more here: bit.ly/42kphvB
January 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Changing the way we communicate change. In #SystemsChange and #PlaceBasedChange, complex terms and wordy resources can alienate the very people we aim to support.

This year we've been asking:
How do we keep our work inclusive in the face of complexity?

#PlaceMatters2024
December 23, 2024 at 9:15 AM
🌟 Congratulations to Cradle to Career for being named as Collaborative Initiative of the Year by The Institute of Economic Development!

We're proud to support this impactful, place-based programme at Place Matters. Read more in New Local's article!

#PlaceBasedChange #RightToSucceed #LCR
In North Birkenhead, Cradle to Career is a living example of what happens when services join up, driven by community priorities. They have:

⏺ Reduced social care referrals by 20%
⏺ Closed 15-month reading age gap
⏺ Gone from the highest-need community in Wirral to 4th highest

How: buff.ly/48Ia20D
Cradle to Career: How place-based collaboration is transforming North Birkenhead - New Local
In North Birkenhead a unique programme is joining up services and putting community priorities at the heart of decision making, creating impact that could make it a model for national policy change.
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November 7, 2024 at 10:13 AM
🌟 Huge thanks to @bridgespangroup.bsky.social for sharing their insights on #FieldBuilding for #PlaceBasedChange on Monday. The Q&A sparked great discussion, and it’s clear there’s real momentum for this work in the UK!

Missed it? Access the resources and recording: https://buff.ly/4e0lUw0
October 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM
💫 We’ve released more tickets for our #OnlineWorkshop: Field Building for #PlaceBasedChange!
Join us and @BridgespanGroup , leaders in the practice of field building, as we explore how this powerful approach can drive #SystemsChange.

Book here https://buff.ly/47ClYAF
September 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Furthering our conversation on #MeasuringImpact in #PlaceBasedChange, The Bridgespan Group are a key thought leader in this space. @bridgespangroup.bsky.social

Check out their insights: bit.ly/4fNzxB2 which provide excellent advice for funders investing in #FieldCatalysts and #SystemsChange work.
What Philanthropists Can Learn from Field Catalysts About Measuring Progress on Systems Change
How funders can understand the progress field catalysts are making on systems change.
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August 19, 2024 at 5:53 AM
#MeasuringImpact in #CommunityTransformation is complex, it requires trust and belief across all stakeholders.

Our latest blog unpacks the thoughts of our brilliant Stewardship Group on this key area of #PlaceBasedChange, bit.ly/3ST3LbY

We invite you to join us on the journey✨
How do we build trust and belief in the effectiveness of place-based change?
One of the dilemmas of place-based change is the difficulty to demonstrate value and impact in a way that works equally for those that fund…
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August 15, 2024 at 3:47 PM