Footwork

Footwork supports community innovators to turn their bold ideas into lasting positive change for people and places

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

🙌 17 community innovators
⏰ 55 minutes
🍽️ 129 workshop participants
💡 1000s of recipes for community powered neighbourhood transformation.

Thanks @wearenewlocal #StrongerThings for having us.

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

@platformplaces @windcityfarm @railwaygardens crew 🌱 twin project?

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

🔗 Follow the link below to read on https://t.co/aUcgaoSfbA

@brightboxmaker @bigriverbakery @othercinemas @Yorspace @CoalvilleCANCBS @azuko_org

#PeopleandPlace #LocalPropertyPartnerships

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

🥾Last month @FootworkTrust and @platformplaces peers convened in the Liverpool City Region for a field trip

✨ a day dedicated to connecting, inspiring and learning from the city’s thriving community-led initiatives

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🏘️ An afternoon with Liam Kelly of @makeCIC was spent touring their Make Hamilton space

✨Once abandoned building, now repurposed into a vibrant community hub offering affordable studio spaces, workshops and event spaces for creatives

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[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

@platformplaces @TNLComFund @RTrevalyan @francesnorthrop ✨An exciting moment for community-led neighbourhood transformation, @platformplaces have launched their #LocalPropertyPartnerships Programme

🏘️Working to shift buildings into long-term local ownership

💪A significant step for the movement, Footwork are behind you all the way!

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

Thank you @CIVIC_SQUARE for the most generous, mind-expanding bundle of texts📚

@Footwork were lucky enough to spend a weekend in Machynlleth with the Ecological Health in Neighbourhoods peers - sharing and connecting with those driving community led neighbourhood transformation

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⏰ Applications for People and Place 2025 will close tomorrow on Monday 9th September at 11:59 pm

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👇Hear what Laurie Smith of @Yorspace , a People and Place 2024 peer, has to say about Footwork’s programme of support

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

⏰ There is just one week left to apply to People and Place 2025 ⏰

🏘️Are you working to deliver long-term change for your neighbourhood? Footwork’s programme of support may be just what you need

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🔋https://t.co/pnwalHbjh5 are turning their street into a power station by giving out free solar panels

👔 https://t.co/APaLMXriBr is providing free unused textiles to insulate homes and reduce heating costs

Sound familiar? People and Place could be for you!

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[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

🧩 In South Woodford Jo, @azuko_org is crafting a unique, community-led design code

👥The Southwark Planning Network are connecting community groups and residents to engage with local planning developments

Sound familiar? People and Place could be for you!

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[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

🏠@Yorspace are bringing a collective ownership model to York's housing market, tackling rising house prices

🏫 @sistermidnightt are turning a former working men’s club into a community-owned music venue

Sound familiar? People and Place could be for you!

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[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

"Just having someone there saying we believe in you, and you can do it, makes such a huge difference when you are tackling challenging and seemingly impossible situations in your place"

Considering applying to People and Place 2025? Join us online on Friday to find out more👇

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

Working to transform your neighbourhood? Then People and Place 2025 might just be for you!

Online on 09 August 13:00 - 13:30, we will discuss what’s included in the programme of support and run through how to apply

Head to Eventbrite to book your spot https://t.co/Eh1zDbZhxA

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

Working to transform your neighbourhood? Then People and Place 2025 might just be for you!

Online on 09 August 13:00 - 13:30, we will discuss what’s included in the programme of support and run through how to apply

Head to Eventbrite to book your spot https://t.co/Eh1zDbZhxA

[Platform Places @platformplaces]

We're looking for a Programme Lead for exciting, newly-funded work to transform town centre buildings for local benefit — thanks to @TNLComFund 🏡🌆

Ideal start: Sept '24
Pay: £50k pro rata

Find out more & apply by 27 August! https://t.co/Jggplv01Xi

#JobVacancy

[Paul Hamlyn Foundation @phf_uk]

🎉Applications are open to People & Place 2025

Do you have a bold idea to deliver long-term change in your neighbourhood?

@FootworkTrust provides 1-2-1 support, an unrestricted £5K grant and a peer network of community innovators

Find out more & apply👇
https://t.co/ZQ46MTOM7O

[Warm Welcome UK @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social @WarmWelcome_UK]

Would you like to join the @FootworkTrust People and Place programme next year? People and Place supports people whose experience of an issue has motivated them to take action.

Applications close on Monday 9 September at 11:59pm.

https://t.co/wCbhYO2KZ5

[Platform Places @platformplaces]

🎊 Applications are now OPEN for @FootworkTrust 'People & Place' 2025!

Got a bold idea for a transformative project in your neighbourhood?

Access 1-2-1 support, an unrestricted £5k grant & a peer network of community innovators!

Find out more & apply: https://t.co/IBrpUZLqxV

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

Footwork’s programme of support, People and Place, is now open for applications to 2025!

Are you working to deliver long-term change for your neighbourhood? People and Place may just be the programme for you.

To find out more visit https://t.co/mE5MjkDGLD

[Footwork @FootworkTrust]

Connecting, platforming and learning with peers @ #StirtoAction in Bristol this week

With @platformplaces we discussed our collective asks and offers for alternative pathways to neighbourhood development

(Something exciting is brewing at Footwork. Find out more on Monday!)