Launching our guide to systems change
A guide to systemic change informed by a 12-month inquiry into what it takes working alongside with many partners.
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Thamesmead 5-year evaluation: Reflecting on immersive research
At the start of 2019, Arup and The Social Innovation Partnership embarked on a five-year evaluation of Peabody’s work in Thamesmead, seeking to test and challenge their regeneration objectives for the area.
Mapping community engagement across London with the GLA
TSIP was commissioned by the Greater London Authority to conduct a mapping of community engagement across London, aiming to explore more collaborative and innovative community engagement and co-production methods.
Responding to the common challenges of systems change
As part of our inquiry into what it takes to change a system, we developed and tested a three-part hypothesis as a framework for collaboration with charity and funder partners.
A message from Renaisi’s board about John Hitchin
John Hitchin stood down as CEO of Renaisi on 14 March 2024. Natsayi Sithole remains Interim CEO of Renaisi.
Creativity and Community: Moving towards equity and away from ‘us vs them’
We spoke to John Whelan, The Giving Lab’s Community Outreach and Engagement Lead and resident of Southwark, who delivers creative events to help The Giving Lab reach diverse communities in Walworth, build their trust, and unlock the issues that affect them most.
Co-design and co-production to support funding for place-based systems change
Themes from a Community discussion featuring speakers from Paul Hamlyn Foundation and the Connected Futures Burnley Partnership.
How Sylvia found new hope in community work through The Giving Lab
After 26 years of community work, Walworth resident and organiser Sylvia Raven felt disillusioned with the funding landscape, that never seemed to truly listen to the needs of its grantees. Then she met Serena from the Giving Lab.
Trying Harder: How to involve and engage communities that are seldom heard
Building trust amongst local residents is integral to delivering a place-based community-led fund. But how do you make sure everybody’s heard, and no one gets left behind? We spoke to Serena Dyett, Engagement & Outreach Lead at The Giving Lab, to get her thoughts.
Not Everything That Changes a Place is Place-Based Change
In recent years, place-based change has become a buzzword in the social sector. As a result, it’s misused to describe any type of intervention that happens in a place. But place-based change is so much more than that.