Susan Ritchie

Director of MutualGain and Mutualilearn. Passionate about democracy and building social capital. Former Chair of UK participatory budgeting network. FRSA

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@HMPCookhamWood hi. I’m aware you were undergoing changes to the site and prisoner population. I was wondering if you’ve opened up for adults now?

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@SortitionNow @MetroUK Love watching sortition gain interest and enthusiasm from the people we work with @Mutual_Gain Add their recruitment to using the various deliberative techniques, and we have a good chance of building stronger relationships👏👏👍

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@MG_Andrew @Mutual_Gain Excellent job. An excellent example of a council who continues to work with the community to deliver this process. Over a million used to date isn’t it? Dedicated council officers building the #socialcapital in #Newport! #participatorybudgeting

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@IamKathrynGrace @HelenBevan Totally agree. been facilitating for 25 years and collaboration on design is crucial. I can’t design something well unless I know where people need to go with the workshop and what data they need. But a good reflexive facilitator is crucial to success too. Go hand in hand

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@FirstEssex Ok. You might have thought you’d ask the question on how long before posting as people are really stressed about this. There are a few villages where this is the only form of transport so good communication is essential

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@FirstEssex How long will this last for?

[Dr Andrew Fisher @MG_Andrew]

2/2 ...through strengths-based engagement, in reducing demand on services, producing services which answer the needs of communities and ultimately saving money. @MG_SusanR #socialcapital.

[Dr Andrew Fisher @MG_Andrew]

Nice feedback from one of our @MutualiLearn learners. "Through MutualGain, the Communities Team have gained knowledge and expertise around the value of building social capital... #socialcapital @MG_SusanR 1/2

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

No probs. We also deliver assemblies so if you’d like to observe others do let me know.

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@arrasmann correction. I’m the Director of @Mutual_Gain and whilst I’d love the job of CC I don’t think @merpolchiefcon is going anywhere nor is there any sign of direct entry yet! Amusing as that is! BTW it’s Susan not Susie if you need in future. https://t.co/R7r2NrQAqo

[Dr Andrew Fisher @MG_Andrew]

Today, @MG_SusanR and I were asked to present as expert witnesses at a Citizens Assembly in Waltham Forest. The Assembly was set up to allow the community to shape the way that they are policed. There were some fascinating discussions and great feedback. @Mutual_Gain

[Dr. Andrew Fisher @thebluelocust]

Chalked one off my bucket list last night. Went to watch the excellent Big Country with @MG_SusanR and some friends.

OK, Stuart Adamson was a great loss, but Simon Hough on vocals was excellent.

They played most of Steel Town, which is a hugely underrated album IMHO

[Dr Andrew Fisher @MG_Andrew]

Fab day at the #Newport #DementiaHope #PB event yesterday. It seems that people really enjoyed having their say in how a public budget should be spent! @Mutual_Gain @MG_SusanR

[Dr Andrew Fisher @MG_Andrew]

Here are the happy winners from the #DementiaHope #PB event in #Newport. @Mutual_Gain @MG_SusanR @NewportCouncil and our two hosts for the event Evie and Tom. #SocialCapital

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@RajSKohliexcop Rip them up I say. overused. Regularly misused. Time to create a new social contract around policing I say.

[Dr Andrew Fisher @MG_Andrew]

Great to see another seven officers from @StaffsPolice gaining their level 4 qualification in Building Social Capital Through Community Engagement. Excellent feedback from the assessors of this work. Well done all @MutualiLearn @Mutual_Gain @MG_SusanR

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

park in #Catford? an officer told me to park in a particular spot back in May. He informed me a suspension was in place. This proved to be a lie. Has this happened to you before? I’m trying to work out if it was just me he didn’t like or if there’s a pattern @LewishamCouncil

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@BlindBlackBird1 @iFLY_UK Wow! You are GOOOOOD!!! 👏👏👏

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@VirginAtlantic @BlindBlackBird1 @ExpediaHelp @Delta Would you mind telling me where the number is on that page? 8 options. Flight Disruption option has no number so I used manage my booking - no good! so your advice is welcomed!

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

1/2 Delayed ESTA renewal means my friend @BlindBlackBird1 is stuck. @ExpediaHelp, @VirginAtlantic & @Delta place responsibility on each other to get her on a flight tomorrow.  As a blind woman her ability to engage with an online world in an emergency is significantly limited.

[Susan Ritchie @MG_SusanR]

@VirginAtlantic @BlindBlackBird1 @ExpediaHelp @Delta she has tried but we need the correct person - the correct number. Tried the online chat, the phone etc. If you could give us the correct number to get us through to the correct person that would ve super helpful!