Grounded

We spoke to Andy Jackson about his work spanning 25 years working to improve Heeley, a hillside neighbourhood in Sheffield that was once labelled a ‘slum’, but in part through the work done over the years by residents through Heely Development Trust has become a very different place to live. Some of the things we talked about include: * How it feels to be ‘stitching the state together’ at the loca...

In our newest episode, Sean Harris reflects on the role educators can play in tackling poverty, drawing on his work in the Tees Valley Education Trust: a multi-academy trust serving communities across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. Sean tells the story of how they embedded a place-based approach to tackling child poverty through the development of PLACE ( People, Learning and Community Enga...

Atara Fridler discusses her work in Harlesden, in the diverse London borough of Brent; and her journey in place-based community development. She shares insights on community engagement, collaboration with local authorities, and the impact of her work on the community and herself. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arnito/la-route-de-soi License code: LOMUULS1AL1QOIRI Th...

Our first episode features Stephen Skeet from Volunteering Matters discussing place-based community social action in Ipswich. We explore the challenges, mechanisms of change, and the evolving landscape of place-based work, highlighting the importance of strategic stakeholder engagement. Takeaways Place-based work involves shifting attitudes, defining success beyond traditional metrics, and engagin...