by Nick Sinclair and David Robinson | 9 Oct 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Economy & Politics, Our thinking
In brief In this blog, Nick Sinclair and David Robinson explore the concept of a ‘social covenant’ discussed in Danny Kruger’s recent report, ‘Levelling Up Our Communities’, arguing it must be formed around values, trust, morality and...
by David Robinson | 1 Oct 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Dreams and Vision, Our thinking
In brief In this blog, originally written for and published by Nesta, David asks the question:What can we do to keep the community spirit that was amplified by lockdown alive and make 2020 the year we changed for good? Some of us have suffered loss in recent months....
by Iona Lawrence and Immy Robinson | 30 Sep 2020 | Our thinking
In brief In this – our second blog exploring the field of relationships – Iona Lawrence and Immy Robinson ask for your help in finding something we can all gather around. You can read the first blog, which lays out what we’re up to, here. Share your...
by Immy Robinson and Nick Sinclair and members of the Local Area Coordination Net | 30 Sep 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Our thinking, Our work
In brief The Relationships Project and Local Area Coordination Network have teamed up to surface, share and celebrate stories of lockdown from all across the country. How have your relationships changed through Covid? What’s the Spirit you want to bottle to guide your...
by Tony Clements | 14 Sep 2020 | Our thinking, Relational Councils
In brief In July, we published ‘Developing the Framework’; an extended blog written by Tony Clements which lays out 10 ways in which local authorities can help community engagement to thrive. In this follow up blog, Tony reflects on the subsequent...
by Iona Lawrence and Immy Robinson | 10 Sep 2020 | Our thinking, Our work
In brief In this blog, Iona Lawrence and Immy Robinson ask whether taking a field-building approach could be valuable to the ‘field of relationships’ and ask for your ideas and partnership as we set out on this inquiry. If you’re someone who puts relationships...
