Mark Swift's new report shows how civic capability builds lasting community power and place-based change.
https://ow.ly/7nYA50ZrSGX
#CivicCapability #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention #CommunityPower #Devolution
https://ow.ly/7nYA50ZrSGX
#CivicCapability #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention #CommunityPower #Devolution
July 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Mark Swift's new report shows how civic capability builds lasting community power and place-based change.
https://ow.ly/7nYA50ZrSGX
#CivicCapability #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention #CommunityPower #Devolution
https://ow.ly/7nYA50ZrSGX
#CivicCapability #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention #CommunityPower #Devolution
We first built this dataset for our Understanding Poverty in Place project, where the Northumberland Park estate can be defined as a single MSOA. We hope it's useful for your work too.
Explore the map: justknowledge.org.uk/blog/imd.html
#IMD2025 #PlaceBasedChange #DataForGood #DataDemocracy
Explore the map: justknowledge.org.uk/blog/imd.html
#IMD2025 #PlaceBasedChange #DataForGood #DataDemocracy
New Indices of Deprivation 2025 Data: MSOA level – Just Knowledge
IoD data aggregated to Middle layer Super Output Area
justknowledge.org.uk
September 25, 2026 at 9:47 AM
We first built this dataset for our Understanding Poverty in Place project, where the Northumberland Park estate can be defined as a single MSOA. We hope it's useful for your work too.
Explore the map: justknowledge.org.uk/blog/imd.html
#IMD2025 #PlaceBasedChange #DataForGood #DataDemocracy
Explore the map: justknowledge.org.uk/blog/imd.html
#IMD2025 #PlaceBasedChange #DataForGood #DataDemocracy
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
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
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
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
🌟 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
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
⏺ 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.
buff.ly
November 7, 2024 at 10:13 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
We're proud to support this impactful, place-based programme at Place Matters. Read more in New Local's article!
#PlaceBasedChange #RightToSucceed #LCR
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
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 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
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
New report by Mark Swift: Building Civic Capability through participation, leadership, and community power. A must-read!
https://lpiphub.bham.ac.uk/building-civic-capability-a-life-course-framework-for-place/
#CivicCapability #CommunityPower #Devolution #LocalLeadership #PlaceBasedChange
https://lpiphub.bham.ac.uk/building-civic-capability-a-life-course-framework-for-place/
#CivicCapability #CommunityPower #Devolution #LocalLeadership #PlaceBasedChange
July 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
New report by Mark Swift: Building Civic Capability through participation, leadership, and community power. A must-read!
https://lpiphub.bham.ac.uk/building-civic-capability-a-life-course-framework-for-place/
#CivicCapability #CommunityPower #Devolution #LocalLeadership #PlaceBasedChange
https://lpiphub.bham.ac.uk/building-civic-capability-a-life-course-framework-for-place/
#CivicCapability #CommunityPower #Devolution #LocalLeadership #PlaceBasedChange
💡Community-led impact
The Old Kent Road Family Zone seeks to create the conditions for children, young people and families to thrive, working with the community to collaborate and unlock existing capacity.
Learn more: vist.ly/53cdk
#SystemicChange #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention
The Old Kent Road Family Zone seeks to create the conditions for children, young people and families to thrive, working with the community to collaborate and unlock existing capacity.
Learn more: vist.ly/53cdk
#SystemicChange #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention
May 7, 2026 at 11:31 AM
💡Community-led impact
The Old Kent Road Family Zone seeks to create the conditions for children, young people and families to thrive, working with the community to collaborate and unlock existing capacity.
Learn more: vist.ly/53cdk
#SystemicChange #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention
The Old Kent Road Family Zone seeks to create the conditions for children, young people and families to thrive, working with the community to collaborate and unlock existing capacity.
Learn more: vist.ly/53cdk
#SystemicChange #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention
#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✨
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…
bit.ly
August 15, 2024 at 3:47 PM
#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✨
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✨
Who are your key stakeholders in the community or ecosystem, you are working with for #socialchange? - Mostly we only see what we know? - but what if we can see the unknown? - How much better will our stakeholder activation be?
#education #physicalactivity #placebasedchange
@innovisor.bsky.social
#education #physicalactivity #placebasedchange
@innovisor.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Who are your key stakeholders in the community or ecosystem, you are working with for #socialchange? - Mostly we only see what we know? - but what if we can see the unknown? - How much better will our stakeholder activation be?
#education #physicalactivity #placebasedchange
@innovisor.bsky.social
#education #physicalactivity #placebasedchange
@innovisor.bsky.social
Earlier this week we hosted a roundtable on social mobility in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority discussing how key, cross-sector organisations can work in partnership alongside the Social Mobility Commission to tackle regional disparities.
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
January 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Earlier this week we hosted a roundtable on social mobility in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority discussing how key, cross-sector organisations can work in partnership alongside the Social Mobility Commission to tackle regional disparities.
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
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
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
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
This year we've been asking:
How do we keep our work inclusive in the face of complexity?
#PlaceMatters2024
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.
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.
bit.ly
August 19, 2024 at 5:53 AM
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.
Check out their insights: bit.ly/4fNzxB2 which provide excellent advice for funders investing in #FieldCatalysts and #SystemsChange work.
Following Minister Peacock’s visit to see our partnership work in Liverpool City Region, it was great to continue the conversation with MP's nationally on the UK’s £106bn Impact Economy and the new DCMS's 'Our Place to Give' plan.
#PlaceBasedChange
#PlaceBasedChange
July 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Following Minister Peacock’s visit to see our partnership work in Liverpool City Region, it was great to continue the conversation with MP's nationally on the UK’s £106bn Impact Economy and the new DCMS's 'Our Place to Give' plan.
#PlaceBasedChange
#PlaceBasedChange
🌟 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
Missed it? Access the resources and recording: https://buff.ly/4e0lUw0
October 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM
🌟 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
Missed it? Access the resources and recording: https://buff.ly/4e0lUw0
💫 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
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
💫 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
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
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
#PlaceBasedChange #CollectiveWorking
February 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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
#PlaceBasedChange #CollectiveWorking
Government Minster for school standards, Georgia Gould visited our #CradleToCareer site in Northwood this week and described the model as instructive for government. We've been making that case for years. The evidence is growing.
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
May 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Government Minster for school standards, Georgia Gould visited our #CradleToCareer site in Northwood this week and described the model as instructive for government. We've been making that case for years. The evidence is growing.
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood