We are excited to unveil another confirmed speaker for #IEDConf2025! Joining us in Manchester is @joblundell.bsky.social, Co-CEO of @placematters.bsky.social. Early bird tickets remain on sale until 30th June. Grab yours here sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen...!

Great to see this strategy leveraging Dartington’s huge legacy into a catalytic and systemic role.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Who's benefiting from #PlaceBased initiatives? 84% of projects in our research support Children/Young People. But older adults, the homeless, & those with complex health needs see less funds. How can place-based approaches work for all? See more: https://buff.ly/4ekP09L

🤝 Who are collaborating in place-based initiatives? Our Insights Report analysis shows that 70% of projects collaborate with the community. But, education, Housing, and the Police are less engaged. How can we make cross-sector collaborations widespread? https://buff.ly/4ekP09L

⏳ Are we allowing enough time and resources for #SystemsChange? Our Insights report shows the average #PlaceBased project runs 5.3 years, with #funding often under £1M. To drive true impact, longer commitments & more resources may be needed. Read More: https://buff.ly/4ekP09L

🔍 Where are the gaps in #PlaceBased #funding? Our report reveals whilst London & the Northwest appear well served, the East of England, East Midlands, & Northern Ireland are much less so. We must address these regional disparities! Explore more: https://buff.ly/4ekP09L

🌍 In 2023, a convening of UK #funders inspired the creation of our #PlaceBased Map & Insights Report revealing the distribution of £62M across 114 projects tackling systemic challenges. We'll be highlighting our key insights, stay tuned! Read more: https://buff.ly/4ekP09L

🎉 Huge congrats to Dame Julia Cleverdon on becoming Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund. As our Chair, Dame Julia has inspired us through her dedication to #CommunityEmpowerment & "connecting the unconnected." We know she’ll bring her incredible energy to her new role. Congratulations!

🌟 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

🌟 We welcome the launch of Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), as a new centre for learning and development of place-based change in Australia and look forward to following it's achievements closely! bit.ly/3UA4v6x

🌟 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

What would a community-powered NHS look like? Our grid sets out the limits of traditional state and market paradigms that dominate health provision. A new #CommunityParadigm puts people at the heart of healthcare, centring communities, not services and people, not professionals.

Exciting job opportunity at www.placematters.org.uk www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/place-m...

We at @placematters.bsky.social convene an amazing group who are stewarding some research and experimentation to improve trust and belief in place-based change. Here are some of our early thoughts medium.com/@placematter...

Calling all folk with an interest in UK public policy: I’ve created a starter pack of think tankers, policy analysts & commentators active on @bsky.app go.bsky.app/LtNiL1o

Really interesting article from our friends at Bridgespan Group on what systems change can learn from Field Building around measuring impact www.bridgespan.org/insights/phi...

the effects of austerity & persistent socio-economic decline on local communities provide fertile ground for grievance & unrest, & the far-right capitalises on this latest(but probably not last)deeply troubling manifestation of the revenge of the places that don’t matter? www.ft.com/content/c831...

Time that Councils think and work systemically including insourcing where fractured provision gets in the way of that.

I'm going to track down as many of you as I can. Please could people repost me, so others can see I am here - and I can find them, and them me. Blue skies, herds of unicorns and sunlit uplands beckon. Oh...and another two Tory candidates bite the dust, I understand 👍👍👍

Going to be posting things about communities leading change through the work of www.placematters.co.uk. Might be the occasional rant too.