🗣️ Our offices are now closed until 2 January as our team takes a well-deserved break. Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and listened deeply this year. Your voices are shaping better decisions and building the kind of democracy we all need. See you in 2026! 🎊

🏛️ At a special reception in Derry’s Guildhall, the Mayor celebrated 15 local residents who’ve done something powerful: helped shape their district’s climate policy. 🧵 👇

🚨 UK democracy is under threat. 🗣️ For 20 years, we have proven that public participation is the antidote. 🔍 Now, we need a CEO to lead our next chapter. 🤔 Ready to strengthen democracy? Read more and apply: 🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/

💡 A new webinar series from Innovate UK will share insights from 50+ local authority Net Zero projects tackling barriers to net zero ambitions — we've been proud to support citizen engagement across these initiatives. 🔗 Read more and sign up here: iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...

🗣️ The NG Citizens' Assembly met again at the weekend to start exploring some of the most complex issues facing art galleries - from unequal access to the impact of new tech. Follow as these 50 citizens form recommendations for the National Gallery's future 👇 🔗

📢 Today's Public Participation Plan is a welcome recognition that we cannot reach Net Zero without the public. 🌍 By putting the public at the heart of decision-making, we can unlock the momentum needed to achieve Net Zero. 👀 Read more here👇 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

The method you choose can make or break the success of your climate engagement. It’s not just about collecting opinions — it’s about making sure the right people are heard, their contributions influence decisions, and the process builds trust and legitimacy. 👇 🧵

📢 Our latest newsletter is here! Ft: 🎨 NG Citizens begins 🙋 Making communities safer for all 🎷 Shaping a new cultural plan for the West of England 🚌 Finding common ground on transport ➕ More 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... Sign up! 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/sign-our-new...

🤝 Collaborations between academia, policymakers and communities can transform local decisions — but how do we make them last? 💡 In a new piece for @ypip.bsky.social, Ciaran Cummins reflects on their recent ‘Not Another Toolkit’ event, exploring what helps these partnerships endure. Read the blog 👇

We are working with Maidstone Borough Council to launch' Maidstone Together: A Community Discussion on ending Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG).' It’s a bold, community-led approach to designing safer streets, workplaces, and public and online spaces. 🧵👇

🗓️ Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we're reminded that safety isn't just the absence of harm. It's the quiet confidence of walking home at night, of feeling seen and respected in public spaces, online, and knowing that home is a place of peace. 🧵👇

📅 Last weekend saw the beginning of the NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality. 🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.

📆 Last weekend saw the start of NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality. It was packed with gallery tours, plasticine, history, & of course, lots of paintings! More here.👇 🔗 bit.ly/47JpgT2

🌳 Happening next week 👇 Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇 🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2

“Culture doesn’t belong to institutions. It belongs to all of us.” For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together. 🧵 👇

Something special happened in Derry and Strabane. Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation? An independent EPA. Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that. www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe... 👇🧵

🌳 What will the UK’s treescapes look like in 50 years & who gets to decide? Hear our project lead Maddie Gough at Britain’s Forest Future (17–18 Nov, Durham) on why involving people in decisions about trees matters 👇 🎫 britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event Read more on us: bit.ly/43LAVQ2

📢 Did you see our latest newsletter? This edition includes: 🗣️ Inviting feedback on the Sciencewise programme 💭 Reflections from the DR&D conference 📝 Designing dialogue on violence against women and girls in public spaces ➕ More 👀 Read it here www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

💥 Applications close on the 2nd of November! 🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond. Find out more👇 everydaydemocracy.org.uk

Interesting to see the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk reporting on growing calls for a citizens' assembly to help keep Stormont on track. 🔗 bit.ly/3WpNjRQ For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help: 🧵👇

Applications are closing soon! 🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond. Find out more👇 everydaydemocracy.org.uk ⏳ Apply before 2nd November!

🚨 Our final online training sessions for 2025 are coming up fast! 👉 Public Engagement Training 📆 Thurs 6th Nov 👉 Facilitating Public Engagement Training 📆 Thurs 13th Nov 👀 Read more and book your slot 👇 www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our...

🗣️ We’re inviting feedback to help deepen understanding of the impact of Sciencewise. 💡 Your insights will help us continue to build a shared evidence base of best practice in public dialogue and better understand the ways that Sciencewise makes a difference. 👉 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/10/why-...

⏳ Applications for The School for Everyday Democracy are now closing in 2 weeks! 🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond. 👇 everydaydemocracy.org.uk

Did you see that applications are open for our next cohort? 🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond. Find out more👇 everydaydemocracy.org.uk

🚨 Don’t miss our upcoming training sessions! Public Engagement 📆 Thurs 6th Nov 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng... Facilitating Public Engagement 📆 Thurs 13th Nov 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/facilitati... 👀 Read more about our training here 👇 www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our...

💪 Ready to make change in your community? 🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond. Find out more👇 everydaydemocracy.org.uk

🚨 Deadline is Monday, the 3rd of October at 10am! ⏰Last chance to join the co-design group shaping a Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh. Together, we can build a democratic process bold enough for the future. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

💬 Writing in TES, academics Rob Webster and Brahm Norwich make the case for a citizens’ assembly to help break the impasse on SEND reform. 🧱 Our experience delivering the UK’s first citizens’ panel on school inclusion offers a hopeful foundation and important learning to build on... 🧵👇

💬 Not everyone can join the NG Citizens’ Assembly, but there are still many ways for the public voice to be heard. We’re gathering ideas about what kind of Gallery people would love to see. 🧵 👇

📢 In his conference speech today, Keir Starmer called for ‘a Britain built for all’. We believe a country built for all must also be shaped by all. 🤝 Putting people at the centre of decision making is the key to a fairer, more inclusive future.

“Think like a fish.” 🐟 Karin Eyben’s new blog reflects on Alan Keys’ legacy, and the many stories that shape Lough Neagh — from migrating eels to cyanobacteria. She explores how focusing on one perspective can hide the full complexity of Lough Neagh. 🧵👇

🎉 We’re delighted to welcome Anna and James to our board! 🚨 They join at a time when there is a pressing need and real opportunity for democratic renewal, and we’re excited to see the skills and experience they bring to our mission. More about our board 👇 www.involve.org.uk/about/our-pe...

🎉 Congratulations to the very first School for Everyday Democracy graduates! 🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities. 👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇 www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk

🚨 Right now, governments across the world are grappling with ailing trust just as bold net zero action is needed. ⌛ In the UK, our experience shows strong public support for net zero remains - but that support needs to be met with real engagement if we’re to hit our 2030 targets. 🧵👇

📢 This Saturday, the V&A hosts an online panel exploring the themes behind the upcoming book 'Engaging Design: Tools for design practices urging new forms of citizenships.' Co-CEO & Director of CB&S, Carly Walker-Dawson, contributes to the book—opening a chapter discussing engagement 📖 👀 🧵 👇

🕒 Heads up! Deadline extended! Help design a fair and inclusive Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh. Nominate yourself/others for the co-design group by Monday 6 October 2025 at 10am. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

✨ Last week we launched our Lough Neagh Report — shaped by voices from communities, campaigners + experts imagining a more democratic future. 🧵 👇

🌊 Today we ask again: Who speaks for the Lough? The report on democratic futures for Lough Neagh is now live — and today’s event opens up space for questions, conversation, and nominations to co-design a Citizens’ Assembly that can shape its future. 📅 Happening today at 12 👇 🔗

📅 Last chance to register! Don’t miss the launch of our new Lough Neagh report, shaped by insights from communities, campaigners, and experts who came together to reimagine a more democratic future. 🌊 We’ll also be inviting nominations for a Citizens’ Assembly co-design group 👇 🔗

💡 How do you make the case for engagement in tackling climate action? 🤔 This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive. We know the 'why' matters as much as the 'how. 📖 Read our guide on our Local Climate Engagement hub here and find out 👇 🔗 lce.org.uk/making-the-c...

📅 This week: join the conversation on Lough Neagh’s future 🌊 The new report is already live — setting the scene for a Citizens’ Assembly and opening nominations for a co-design group. 💬 On 12 Sept, take part in our launch event to ask questions + discuss what comes next 👇 🔗 lu.ma/zsw0617g

⏳ 1 week to go! Democracy, if it is to lead us out of the climate crisis, must evolve — beyond short-term cycles and deeper than votes. On 12 Sept, join our online event to talk about the new report and hear about nominations for a Lough Neagh Citizens’ Assembly co-design group. 🔗

🌊 Who speaks for the Lough? Our report on Lough Neagh’s future is now live — building on our March event where communities, campaigners + experts came together to imagine a more democratic future. ✨ Join our online event to hear more, ask questions + be part of what’s next. 🔗 lu.ma/zsw0617g

🌱 Inclusive, fair, and impactful participation starts with knowing the essentials. Our Foundations resources guide you through key terms, best practices, and standards to create meaningful public involvement. 🧵 👇

📰 Some more team news! ✨ We are delighted to welcome our new interim programme director, Katie Weeks to Sciencewise. Katie joins after nearly two decades in public engagement and science communication, and having previously led public engagement at the Royal Society. 🧵👇

🗣️ "We're advocating for something really radically new - the idea that citizens can be placed at the heart of decision-making structures" 📻 Last week our head of NI, Rebekah McCabe, spoke on Sunday Sequence about the need for a fresh approach to the environmental challenges facing Lough Neagh. 🧵 👇

📢 Involve Insight #3 is out now! This edition includes: 🗣️ A model for the core facilitation skill of intervening 👥 Tips for small group discussions 📆 Our upcoming training programmes ➕ More 👀 Read it here: www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

💌 Paying a gift of thanks and participant expenses can remove barriers—so everyone can contribute fully and equitably. 📖 Our new guide, part of the LCE Hub, walks you through when to offer a gift of thanks, managing travel, childcare, online participation costs and more. 👀 👇 lnkd.in/ecHBxEYp

🚨 Today is the day! Applications close at midnight today! 🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start? 🎓 Then The School for Everyday Democracy could be the programme for you. 🧵 👇