🎉 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. 🧵 👇

🚨 Applications close at midnight on Monday, the 18th of August! 🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start? 💡 With expert guidance, a brilliant community of changemakers, and hands-on training, you’ll build the skills and confidence to bring people together... 🧵 👇

🗣️ As a participatory organisation, we believe democracy thrives when people can challenge power and work together to find solutions. 🚨 But right now in the UK, we’re seeing some of the freedoms that make this possible being eroded. 🔗 Read more here 👇 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

Planning an in-person engagement event? A well-planned, welcoming event helps participants feel safe, supported and ready to contribute. 📒 We’ve created a practical, step-by-step guide to help you plan everything from venues and accessibility to staffing and photo consent... 🧵 👇

🚨 Applications close one week 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. 🧵 👇

❓ Did you read our blog on moving beyond behavioural change when involving communities in decision making? Take a look 👇

Planning an online engagement event? A thoughtful, well-run process can be the difference between real participation and empty screens. 🧵 👇

🎉 New project announcement! 💬 People from all 4 nations of the UK will be asked to help shape the future of the National Gallery in a pioneering five-year partnership: NG Citizens. Not just as visitors, but as critics, curators, collaborators. Find out more 👇 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

⏳ Heads up! Applications for The School for Everyday Democracy is now closing on the 18th of August. 👉 That’s one extra week to apply and join a community of people passionate about making real change in everyday life. 💬🌍 🧵 👇

Great engagement starts with the right team. Learn how to build an effective engagement team with our latest how-to guide from our Local Climate Engagement hub. 👇 🔗 lce.org.uk/how-to-put-t...

Climate engagement often starts with targets and plans - then asks communities to get on board. But what if we took a different approach? 🧵👇

🚨 Job Alert – closes today at noon! Last chance to apply for this exciting role 👇

📅 Applications close two weeks today! 🌱 Want to make real change in your community, but not sure where to start? 🎓 Then our programme, The School for Everyday Democracy is for you. 🧵👇

🤔 One of the most common questions we’re asked when starting work with climate colleagues in local authorities is: “How can we persuade people to change their behaviour to reduce emissions?” 🚫 But in our work, we often experience people pushing back against this approach. 🧵 👇

📆 Last week we launched our Local Climate Engagement Resource Hub, a free, practical online space to involve communities in decision making. 👀 Take a look at our case studies showing what local climate engagement looks like in action. 🧵👇

🚨 Job alert! 💡 Are you passionate about unlocking funding to drive change? 🤝 Join our team and help us power a more vibrant democracy through strategic fundraising! 💷 £40,144 (pro-rata) ⏰ 21 hours a week ⌛ Deadline: 12 noon, 28th of July Read more 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

🗣️ 'The future won’t be built by recreating the flawed institutions of the past.' With talk of reviving the Civic Forum, our Head of Northern Ireland, @rebekahmccabe.bsky.social‬, argues for something deeper: a democracy designed *with* citizens. 📖 Read here 👇 www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion...

🌟 The wait is over! The LCE Resource Hub is live—your one-stop shop for climate engagement best practice. Take a look here 👇 www.lce.org.uk

🗣️ Participatory processes can help solve our biggest problems - but only if seen as part of a bigger ecosystem of change. 📝 In a new blog, Steph Draper draws on 20+ years of systems change experience to share a hypothesis on how our approach can do more. 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

🚨 1 week left to apply to join the team as an Engagement Lead. ❓ This is an opportunity to lead on designing and delivering high-impact participation projects across the UK. ⌛ Closes next Monday 💷 Up to £47,291 See all of our current vacancies here 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

📢 Applications for the third cohort of The School for Everyday Democracy are now live! 🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills and opportunities to bring about positive change – locally and beyond. Read more 👇 everydaydemocracy.org.uk

We desperately need more transparent, democratic processes for Lough Neagh’s future. We started the conversation on how that might look in March of this year, and we think there’s a clear path forward. Check out the video from ‘Who Speaks for the Lough’ and sign up for updates 👇🏻

🗣️ Putting the public at the heart of decisions about Lough Neagh’s future 💡 In March we brought people together to explore how we can make conversations about Lough Neagh more democratic... Read more and get involved 🧵👇

🚀 Coming soon: the Local Climate Engagement Resource Hub – a new resource to support local authorities to deliver effective public engagement on climate. Join us for the launch - 1 week today! 📅 12pm, Tuesday 15th July 🔗 uk100.org/events/building-your-local-climate-engagement-blueprint

🚀 Ready to Lead Meaningful Conversations and enhance public engagement? ❓ What you’ll gain: ✅ Essential facilitation principles and skills ✅ Practical tools and techniques ✅ Insights from Involve’s expert practitioners 📆 Thursday, July 10 🕘 9:30am - 1pm 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

🚨 Job alert! 📣 We have an exciting opportunity to join the team and lead high-impact participation projects across the UK – from citizens’ assemblies to deliberative workshops. ⌛ Deadline: Rolling – apply ASAP 💷 Up to £47,291 Read more 👉 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

📢 Councils: Want to build public trust in your climate plans? Join @uk100.org & @involveuk.bsky.social for a free online workshop launching our Local Climate Engagement Resource Hub 🛠️🌍 🗓️ 15 July | 12pm 💬 Tools, case studies & breakout sessions 🔗 Sign up: www.uk100.org/events/build...

🤔 Did you see our learning event with UK100 to launch the Local Climate Engagement Resource Hub? It's a free, practical online space to help all local authorities involve communities in climate decision making. 📆 15th of July, 12pm. ✨ 🖱️Register now 👇

📢 All the latest! Ft: 🏥 New research on good engagement in health and social care systems 🌍 A new hub for Climate Engagement 🙋 An opportunity to join the team 📦 Impacts of the UK’s first Citizens’ Assembly on Neighbourhood Policing ➕ More! Read it all👇 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

🗣️ Sustained public engagement has driven Camden’s climate action since the UK’s first Citizens’ Assembly in 2019. In a new guest blog, 💡 In a new blog, Natalie Curd at Camden Council highlights key lessons on inclusion, transparency, and the need for quality facilitation. 👉 bit.ly/3I79QPh

🚀 There's still time to join us this month and take your skills and knowledge to the next level! 🗣️ Public Engagement Training 📆 Thurs 3rd July (🚨 Tomorrow!) 👥 Facilitating Public Engagement Training 📆 Thurs 10th July More dates and details here 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

🚨 New research out today with CQC 🚨 What does good engagement look like for health and social care systems in England? Today, our new report sets out the findings from a landmark project with the Care Quality Commission. 🧵👇

📣 We’re excited to welcome Kevin Steele as Involve’s new Chair of Trustees! Kevin brings 20+ years of leadership experience in social justice, climate action, and ethical investment. Read more 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

The 2024 summer riots showed how urgently we need stronger community ties in the UK. A national strategy for community cohesion is welcome, but it must be shaped with people, not imposed on them. This week, our interim co-CEO Carly Walker-Dawson gave evidence to the HCLG Committee on this. 🧵