📅 This Saturday! Watch the story of the UK’s first Climate Assembly and explore what fairer decision‑making could look like in Scotland.󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁤󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👇 📢 Our very own Kelly McBride, Director of Capacity Building and Standards, is speaking at a free event in Edinburgh exploring citizens' assemblies. 🧵👇

📢If you haven't come across our Local Climate Engagement hub yet, this is your sign to explore it. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 👇 lce.org.uk/how-to-close... 📣 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭? 🧵 👇

✨ Happening this Friday! 🎟️Have you gotten your tickets yet? 👇

📢 We’re excited to share that Sue Tibballs OBE is joining Involve as our new Chief Executive “Our mission to renew UK democracy through public participation has never been more important – and Sue brings tremendous ambition and skill to this cause.” – Kevin Steel, Chair Read more👇 🔗 bit.ly/4uIfPOA

🚀 Ready to unlock the transformative power of inclusive public engagement? We run regular training sessions that equip you with the tools and confidence for meaningful public engagement in decision making. 👀 Take a look at our upcoming training sessions in March 👇

🗣️ "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘦’𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘕𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦." But who decides what comes next? @rebekahmccabe.bsky.social, our Head of Northern Ireland, writes in the The Irish News that ownership isn't the real question: democratic legitimacy is. 🔗 tinyurl.com/44pp8ap6

🚨 Our public engagement training takes place next week! ❓Join us to learn the core principles of public engagement, how to design effective processes, and how to build trust through inclusive dialogue. 📅 March 17 - 2-5pm 👉 Read more and sign up below 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

🌊 Reeds. Fish. Birds. People. Who speaks for Lough Neagh? On 27th March as part of the @imaginebelfast.bsky.social ¡𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲! 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 & 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, Involve is convening a full day of listening, conversation and democratic experimentation in response to the Lough's crisis. 🧵👇

🚨 Our public engagement training takes place 2 weeks today! ❓ Join us to learn the core principles of public engagement, how to design effective processes, and how to build trust through inclusive dialogue. 📅 March 17 - 2-5pm 👉 Read more and sign up below 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

📢 Our Interim CEO Steph Draper is in Birmingham today at The Big Energy Summit 2026, the only energy event focused solely on local government, run in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. A room full of the councillors and officers doing this work on the ground. 🧵 👇

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🚀 Ready to unlock the transformative power of inclusive public engagement? We run regular training sessions that equip you with the tools and confidence for meaningful public engagement in decision making. 👀 Take a look at our upcoming training sessions 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...

👉 We’re officially more than halfway through the NG Citizens’ Assembly & the journey is continuing. 🗓️ In late Jan, Members met at the National Gallery for Session 3, reconnecting w/the collection, learning from staff & community groups, & beginning to shape principles for the Gallery’s future. 🧵👇

👀 Happening tomorrow! 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 👇 We’re hosting Democracy Drinks, a friendly, informal gathering to connect, swap ideas, and unwind together. 🗓️ 𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝟱𝗽𝗺 🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:

👀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 👇 We’re hosting Democracy Drinks, a friendly, informal gathering to connect, swap ideas, and unwind together. 🧵👇

💭 Scaling deliberative democracy has to be about more than numbers. 🤔 Many practitioners and researchers working in democratic innovation have been thinking hard about what scaling really means, and how we can grow participation without losing depth, trust, or connection... 🧵 👇

🚨 Closing this Sunday, 18th January Recruitment for our new CEO closes on Sunday. If you're someone with a deep commitment to social justice and the role that Involve can play in improving the lives of citizens, then we want to hear from you. 🔗 Read more and apply: micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/

🌊 A once-in-a-generation cross-border project is happening at Carlingford Lough — and we need your help. A Citizens’ Jury is bringing people together to help decide the Future of Carlingford Lough — yet a postal delay means some households may not receive their invitations in time. 🧵 👇

🚀 Insights from the Net Zero Living Programme 🎤 Join us next week where we'll be sharing insights from our work as part of Innovate UK's Net Zero Living Programme, supporting local authorities to engage citizens effectively in the journey to net zero 🔗 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...

We’re proud to be supporting the delivery of the new Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund panel: an exciting initiative that hands real decision-making power to communities. Read more 👇

We’re launching the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund, an investment in communities – with a twist. People who live in and love the National Park are invited to design the whole process of handing out £1 million in funding from start to finish.  Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YpW27F

2026 brings a chance to do things differently - by leading change where it’s needed most. Because our democracy isn’t working as it should. If you're ready to lead our work and make the case for democracy at every level of life, we want to hear from you. 🔗 micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/

🗣️ 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...