Grounded

Anna Waldie; John Hitchin
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Stories about how people work to change places. We will be hearing from people who have been working deeply with place-based methods, in the UK and beyond. You can read more about our work on place-based change here: https://placeandevidence.substack.com placeandevidence.substack.com

Episoder

  1. 6 dage siden

    Building networks in Barking and Dagenham

    We spoke to Amelie Tan about her work for BD Collective, an infrastructure organisation which works to strengthen Barking and Dagenham’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Amelie is moving on from her current role in August, but took the time to chat to us about her work and time in Barking and Dagenham, including: * Building trust in a borough experiencing a lot of churn - building friendship and connection as a first step to encouraging organisations to think beyond their own boundaries * The importance of listening deeply to understand a range of perspectives and past experiences that people will be bringing to a collective effort, to build towards a transparent and equitable culture Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arnito/la-route-de-soi License code: LOMUULS1AL1QOIRI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit placeandevidence.substack.com

    Building networks in Barking and Dagenham

  2. 30. jun.

    Healthy Communities in Heeley

    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 local level by working with lots of different local authority departments; accessing different funding and reporting on different metrics of success * The different types of accountability you feel when working in a community in which you live, where you are accountable on a personal level to your neighbours * The uncertainties of the future, and how the ways of working we have learned over the last 20 years are unlikely to be the same ones we need in the years to come Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arnito/la-route-de-soi License code: LOMUULS1AL1QOIRI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit placeandevidence.substack.com

    Healthy Communities in Heeley

  3. 2. jun.

    Tackling Poverty in the Tees Valley

    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 Engagement) Key takeaways: * The Multi-Academy Trust had to think carefully about their role – moving from seeing themselves as the ‘beating heart of the community’ instead to think about itself as one vital organ in a whole system * A coordinated effort that built on a strong problem analysis freed Sean and his partners up from chasing different pots of money * The importance of being ‘furiously curious’ – to step out of comfort zones of the traditional 9-5 and dismantle some closely held mental models about poverty Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arnito/la-route-de-soi License code: LOMUULS1AL1QOIRI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit placeandevidence.substack.com

    Tackling Poverty in the Tees Valley

  4. 13. apr.

    Homelessness in Harlesden

    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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit placeandevidence.substack.com

    Homelessness in Harlesden

  5. 26. feb.

    Youth Voice in Ipswich

    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 engaging stakeholders strategically. Community support and a network of like-minded individuals are valuable resources for those involved in place-based work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Grounded Podcast 06:25 Exploring Ipswich: A Place with Diverse Narratives 21:35 Mechanisms of Change and Values in Place-Based Work 30:16 Challenges and Shifting Attitudes Towards Young People 40:15 Defining Success and Shifting Funding Models 49:20 Strategic Approach to Stakeholder Engagement 59:50 Reflection on the Evolving Landscape of Place-Based Work 01:05:45 Conclusion and Gratitude Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arnito/la-route-de-soi License code: LOMUULS1AL1QOIRI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit placeandevidence.substack.com

    Youth Voice in Ipswich
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Stories about how people work to change places. We will be hearing from people who have been working deeply with place-based methods, in the UK and beyond. You can read more about our work on place-based change here: https://placeandevidence.substack.com placeandevidence.substack.com

Oplysninger

  • Skaber
    Anna Waldie; John Hitchin
  • Aktive år
    2026
  • Episoder
    5
  • Vurdering
    Anstødeligt
  • Copyright
    © Anna Waldie; John Hitchin
  • Websted for serie
    Grounded