Footwork

🙌 17 community innovators ⏰ 55 minutes 🍽️ 129 workshop participants 💡 1000s of recipes for community powered neighbourhood transformation. Thanks @wearenewlocal #StrongerThings for having us.

@platformplaces @windcityfarm @railwaygardens crew 🌱 twin project?

Throwback to visiting @windcityfarm last week! 📌 A vital hub for the South Bristol community, with 4.5 acres of green space offering education, recreation & therapy for local people 💚 See what's on & visit the farm: windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk

🔗 Follow the link below to read on footwork.org.uk/post/made-in-l… @brightboxmaker @bigriverbakery @othercinemas @Yorspace @CoalvilleCANCBS @azuko_org #PeopleandPlace #LocalPropertyPartnerships

🏘️ An afternoon with Liam Kelly of @makeCIC was spent touring their Make Hamilton space ✨Once abandoned building, now repurposed into a vibrant community hub offering affordable studio spaces, workshops and event spaces for creatives 3/ 🧵

🥾Last month @FootworkTrust and @platformplaces peers convened in the Liverpool City Region for a field trip ✨ a day dedicated to connecting, inspiring and learning from the city’s thriving community-led initiatives 1/ 🧵

@platformplaces @TNLComFund @RTrevalyan @francesnorthrop ✨An exciting moment for community-led neighbourhood transformation, @platformplaces have launched their #LocalPropertyPartnerships Programme 🏘️Working to shift buildings into long-term local ownership 💪A significant step for the movement, Footwork are behind you all the way!

✨🏘 5 neighbourhoods in Bristol, Liverpool City Region, London, Newcastle & Sheffield have joined a new pilot of #LocalPropertyPartnerships! 🌆🏫 We're delighted to share that @TNLComFund has supported #PlatformPlaces & partners with almost £2.5 million over 3 years. 1/🧵

Thank you @CIVIC_SQUARE for the most generous, mind-expanding bundle of texts📚 @Footwork were lucky enough to spend a weekend in Machynlleth with the Ecological Health in Neighbourhoods peers - sharing and connecting with those driving community led neighbourhood transformation

⏰ Applications for People and Place 2025 will close tomorrow on Monday 9th September at 11:59 pm 🔗 in bio to find out more 👇Hear what Laurie Smith of @Yorspace , a People and Place 2024 peer, has to say about Footwork’s programme of support

⏰ There is just one week left to apply to People and Place 2025 ⏰ 🏘️Are you working to deliver long-term change for your neighbourhood? Footwork’s programme of support may be just what you need 🔗in bio for more

🔋power.film are turning their street into a power station by giving out free solar panels 👔 yodomo.co is providing free unused textiles to insulate homes and reduce heating costs Sound familiar? People and Place could be for you! 🔗in bio for more

🧩 In South Woodford Jo, @azuko_org is crafting a unique, community-led design code 👥The Southwark Planning Network are connecting community groups and residents to engage with local planning developments Sound familiar? People and Place could be for you! 🔗in bio for more

🏠@Yorspace are bringing a collective ownership model to York's housing market, tackling rising house prices 🏫 @sistermidnightt are turning a former working men’s club into a community-owned music venue Sound familiar? People and Place could be for you! 🔗 in bio for more

"Just having someone there saying we believe in you, and you can do it, makes such a huge difference when you are tackling challenging and seemingly impossible situations in your place" Considering applying to People and Place 2025? Join us online on Friday to find out more👇

Working to transform your neighbourhood? Then People and Place 2025 might just be for you! Online on 09 August 13:00 - 13:30, we will discuss what’s included in the programme of support and run through how to apply Head to Eventbrite to book your spot eventbrite.co.uk/o/footwork-tru…

We're looking for a Programme Lead for exciting, newly-funded work to transform town centre buildings for local benefit — thanks to @TNLComFund 🏡🌆 Ideal start: Sept '24 Pay: £50k pro rata Find out more & apply by 27 August! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #JobVacancy

🎉Applications are open to People & Place 2025 Do you have a bold idea to deliver long-term change in your neighbourhood? @FootworkTrust provides 1-2-1 support, an unrestricted £5K grant and a peer network of community innovators Find out more & apply👇 buff.ly/3Wg4I00

Would you like to join the @FootworkTrust People and Place programme next year? People and Place supports people whose experience of an issue has motivated them to take action. Applications close on Monday 9 September at 11:59pm. footwork.org.uk/peopleandplace…

🎊 Applications are now OPEN for @FootworkTrust 'People & Place' 2025! Got a bold idea for a transformative project in your neighbourhood? Access 1-2-1 support, an unrestricted £5k grant & a peer network of community innovators! Find out more & apply: buff.ly/3Wg4I00

Footwork’s programme of support, People and Place, is now open for applications to 2025! Are you working to deliver long-term change for your neighbourhood? People and Place may just be the programme for you. To find out more visit footwork.org.uk/peopleandplace…

Connecting, platforming and learning with peers @ #StirtoAction in Bristol this week With @platformplaces we discussed our collective asks and offers for alternative pathways to neighbourhood development (Something exciting is brewing at Footwork. Find out more on Monday!)