Re-sharing two things we published this week @kinship.works First, some thoughts on the UK government’s Pride in Place programme. Six ways to make it a success. (1/n)

How can leaders in our struggling public institutions support the emergence of alternatives? 🤝 Find out about our new initiative with @kinship.works in this blog from @mssophiaparker.bsky.social and @jamestplunkett.bsky.social: medium.com/@jamestplunk...

📣 Today we're launching a new initiative: The Centre for the Edge 📣 with @jrf-uk.bsky.social How can leaders in our struggling public institutions support the emergence of alternatives? More from @mssophiaparker.bsky.social and @jamestplunkett.bsky.social 🔗 medium.com/@jamestplunk...

Welcome news! The government is investing “Pride in Place” funding in 330+ deprived communities. Our research published today shows why this matters. Read the full report on why community power is essential to tackling discontent, restoring trust, and driving national renewal buff.ly/MIQNu9O

This post from Tony Clements is a great example of the movement we're supporting at Kinship Works. Making social connection and relationships a core part of the work of local government. 🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/tony-c... 🧵 (1/4)

📣 I'm excited to announce a new venture: Kinship Works! Supporting the energy at the edges - and building a human alternative to our struggling bureaucratic settlement. More details here, along with teasers on some wonderful work we'll be doing this Autumn: medium.com/@jamestplunk...

9 months ago @jamestplunkett.bsky.social went full-time supporting the energy at the edges. Our old bureaucratic institutions struggle more each day. This is a movement to build a more human alternative. 👀 medium.com/@jamestplunk... Our thanks to the many people who have shaped the thinking. (1/3)