Inspiration
Unsung Neighbourhood Heroes Hiding in Everyday Jobs
Ask people on almost any street who knows the neighbourhood best and you will rarely hear the name of a councillor.
Community stories and profiles writer, page 2 of 7
Ruth has spent years documenting the work of volunteers, grassroots organisers and unsung local figures across the UK. She believes the most important stories are the ones happening on ordinary streets, and she writes to make sure they are not overlooked.
Inspiration
Ask people on almost any street who knows the neighbourhood best and you will rarely hear the name of a councillor.
Community Building
A repair cafe is one of the simplest community projects to start and one of the most satisfying to run.
Games
Many online games now ask their players to vote. Which map comes next, which event runs this weekend, which rule the server...
Games
Open the events tab of any long-running online game and you find a calendar that never really stops: a weekly reset on the same...
Games
An online game clan is, when you look closely, a volunteer organisation.
Guides
Most community groups run on goodwill and far too little money, and a small grant can be the difference between an idea that...