Place Matters
Place Matters works in partnership with organisations and communities to accelerate the impact of community-centred place-based change.
- We’re in Birmingham today hosting our #CollaborativeActionSummit on #ChildPoverty, bringing together voices from the UK, Canada & Australia to explore place-based solutions for lasting change. We're grateful to all those attending and supporting. More insights to come!
- Healing isn’t just personal—it’s systemic. We recently gathered global voices to explore what it means to build healing systems in vulnerable communities. What we heard was powerful, challenging, and hopeful. Our Co-CEO, Jo Blundell reflects: bit.ly/45o1i06 #HealingSystems #CommunityCare
- Kicked off @wearenewlocal.bsky.social #StrongerThings 2025 Conference the "Glastonbury of community power"
- How do our systems create trauma and can they be redesigned to heal? We recognize trauma's impact on engagement with support systems. How can we use our understanding of trauma responses to redesign systems that heal instead of harm? We discussed this with experts. bit.ly/3FhBb0g Share your thoughts
- How can funders connect with the energy of community-driven change? Our Co-CEO Jo Blundell shares lessons + introduces the Place Matters map — a tool to spot bright spots + funding gaps in place-based work. Read + share: bit.ly/44LCqPz
- Measuring impact: It’s not just a numbers game In our recent webinar with the Old Fire Station, we discussed how traditional evaluation methods often fall short, and storytelling offers a more authentic way to reflect. Jeremy Spafford, recently retired from OFS, shared his insights. bit.ly/4mkDFLQ
- Thrilled with TNLCF's fresh strategy on evidence and impact, emphasizing the importance of data to enhance learning and community impact. The proposed investment in learning networks is crucial for a stronger, adaptable community sector. Read the report here: bit.ly/4jUcZQC
- Place Matters are active on other channels! We’re sharing stories, ideas, and updates about place-based work and community impact in new places. Join us on Instagram: @Placematters_UK and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/place-matters-uk/ #Community #PlaceMatters
- Place Matters are an accredited @livingwageuk.bsky.social Employer! Being part of this movement reflects our ongoing commitment to equity, dignity, and making sure our team and partners are supported with the real #LivingWage for the real cost of living. Read more: www.livingwage.org.uk
- A very big thank you to Graham Whitham and Resolve Poverty Conference Team. The event brought us together in thoughtful discussions around the urgent need to work together - locally, regionally and nationally - to "prevent and reduce poverty rather than address it."
- Yesterday Bradford Birth to 19 hosted our #EarlyYears Community of Practice! We saw how their joined up model links early years provision, teacher training, family support, and research creating local and national impact. Thanks @caerbradford.bsky.social 50 Things to Do, CAER, EALC for a great day
- We know that pushing for change is a long process, it requires resilience. In this co-authored piece with Collective Change Lab our trustee, @weavingtogether.bsky.social , explores five forces that can help shift systems from stagnation to transformation. Read it here: buff.ly/4h3tabT
- Two great events hosted by the team at Collaborate CIC! A New Era for Wigan Council : Progress with Unity Tues 25th Feb 10am-12pm buff.ly/4gUNRXN Embedding Human Learning Systems Across Local Places Tues 4th Mar 12pm-1.30pm buff.ly/433gMpa #PlaceBasedLearning
- Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending A Place of Hope, @savechildrenuk.bsky.social Child Poverty Summit in Sheffield. A huge thank you to the parents and young people who shared their stories - you have truly inspired us to keep seeking hopeful solutions to child poverty.
- Yesterday, we visited Barking and Dagenham. Thank you to all the residents and organisations who shared with us their involvement with philanthropic backed programmes. We heard how important it is to adapt funding to community context and build in sustainability from the start!
- Applications Close Soon ✨ There's still time to apply for our Place-Based Learning & Practice Lead role! Deadline: Wednesday 19th February Apply here: buff.ly/4g3Ywid #WeAreHiring
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