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NEW Connecting for Good #Impact Report reveals what we are learning about #ShiftingPower to communities. Please dive in for a peer-led, mixed approach evaluation of Coventry's social movement against isolation and marginalisation - a few headlines below. Full report: https://bit.ly/3XZ652T

And so a new day dawns and a new era in British politics begins. Where the life chances of the most vulnerable are concerned it can only be good news. The unfairness and cost of greed was off the scale and relentles!! Business as usual on Monday 8th July when the Hope Collective heads into Coventry to deliver our 33rd Hope Hack this time as part of an ambitious partnership collaboration that sees 5 VRU’s working alongside College of Policing NCS - National Citizen Service Trust UK Youth National Police Chiefs' Council Rio Ferdinand Foundation Volunteering Matters and Positive Youth Foundation This Hope Hack is focused on the relationships between young people and the Police. We are encouraging young people to “Reimagine community policing” Part of a broader conversation about how we make vulnerable communities safer. The Hope Collective mantra “Our children not somebody else’s problem” attempts to describe the essence of public health where safeguarding young people is sacrosanct to a civilised society It is hard not to have personal opinions around the issue of the way vulnerable communities are policed That’s not for this article though suffice to say we have a lot of amazing people pulling together on this and the young people’s ideas and thoughts will be shared to every police force and Violence Reduction Unit in the U.K. To say we operate on thin resource would be the understatement of all understatements. The goodwill of many like minded people has propelled the project forward to the point we have engaged almost 3,500 young people in discussions around what they think a fairer society could look like A society that operates on principles of fairness and equity. One that gives all young people an equal opportunity in life not one that’s all about privilege and entitlement Huge thanks Ron Lock MSt (Cantab) CMgr FCMI and Stan Gilmour KPM whose conversation put this one in motion Massive kudos Daryl Lyon for stepping up as host police force and the wonderful Colin Burton whose passion saw him chasing mini bus hire companies all week so he can leave home at 4.30am and bring 17 young people from London Great that we are able to show case the social impact NCS is capable of when integrated into a raw social change project like this. Mark Mark Gifford and two event powerhouses Claire Forster-Mant Anneliese Warburton take a bow! Big thanks Melissa Fordham PgDip Rio Ferdinand Foundation Big shout out to Lisa Lisa Wilkinson Leicestershire VRU & Zeba C. of West Midlands VRU plus Sade Thomas Nottingham VRU & Chloe Balcombe Lancashire VRU & Michael Phipps Greater Manchester VRU. Warriors all! Biggest shout out the Hope Hustlers involved on the day Jermain Jackman USMAN AHMED Kenya Lamb Olivia Opara Harman Guraya Yahye Abdi Connor Burleigh Tyrell Davis-Douglin Patrick Hutchinson Kayleigh Wainwright George Fielding BEM Andrew George Leroy Logan MBE PhD FRSA Lee Whitehead Niven Rennie Kimberley C. Lamb Liz Mead #TeamHope

The 2C2W Foundation collaborates with community partners to establish pathways to opportunity by fostering workforce development, financial capability, small business development, and community development in regions where 2C2W operates. As an independent entity, its objectives include promoting positive social change globally and raising support for the recovery and reconstruction of damaged or destroyed sports infrastructure worldwide, while charitably assisting organizations in perpetuating the development and promotion of athletics worldwide. #2C2W

The impact and learning is in for our Connecting for Good efforts. Big thanks go to Anthill Collective and our peer evaluators. We believe that the key to closing equity gaps is direct participation by impacted communities in developing and implementing solutions. Connecting for Good (CfG) is an ecosystem of 18 community-led initiatives creating stronger, fairer #Coventry communities in which local people come together to act on their challenges. Our headline impacts: INCREASED POWER TO MAKE CHANGE - CfG members are three times more likely than the national average to think they have the power to influence local decisions - CfG members are much more likely to have taken part in civic activism, civic participation or civic consultation activities in the past 12 months than the national average. INCREASED LEADERSHIP CAPACITY - Over two thirds of CfG members reported increases in their ability to lead - 85 per cent of CfG members say they are more confident leading. GREATER SENSE OF BELONGING - 88 per cent of CfG members said they felt like they belonged to their local community - significantly higher than the national average (65 per cent) - Sense of belonging is also higher than the national average for groups more likely to experience isolation or marginalisation, such as disabled people (71 per cent versus 62 per cent) and people from ethnically minoritised communities (88 per cent versus 60 per cent). STRONGER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - Members of CFG have very strong social support networks to turn to for help (98 per cent) despite many having traits that make them more at risk of being isolated and marginalised. GREATER COLLABORATION ACROSS THE SYSTEM - Many tangible examples of greater collaboration across Coventry, whether that’s with the council, community organisations or local businesses. Head over to our website now to read the full Impact Report and Executive Summary: https://bit.ly/3XZ652T #ConnectingForGoodCov #CommunityOrganising #ShiftingPower Bryan Brazeau Julie Nugent Michelle McGinty Aisha Iyer Halima Khan Hannah Lim Nicola Pollock Ellie Stout Crispin Truman OBE Habiba Nabatu Jess Cordingly Elle C. Susie Farren Fozia Irfan OBE Sufina Ahmad MBE Husna Mortuza Ben Robinson David Robinson Reem ASSIL Immy Robinson Sara Llewellin Debbie Pippard Jake Lee Eli Manderson Evans Calum Green Helen Wheatley Claire Spencer Chris Falconer Mel Smith Laura Fisher Melissa Smith Gemma Musgreaves Leonie Schmid Survivor Sanctuary Sarah Cutler @willbibby @brittanynoel

Community Awareness Programs on Rights & Responsibilities Community awareness programs play a crucial role in ensuring that islanders in Lakshadweep are informed about their legal rights and responsibilities. Given the unique challenges posed by the region’s isolated islands, such initiatives are essential for promoting lawful behavior, reducing crime, and fostering community cooperation with law enforcement. Importance of Legal Awareness Programs Empowering the Community: Many residents of Lakshadweep, particularly those living on remote islands, may have limited access to information about their legal rights and responsibilities. Police-led awareness programs help bridge this knowledge gap, empowering individuals with the necessary understanding to seek justice and report crimes effectively. Promoting […] Community awareness programs play a crucial role in ensuring that islanders in Lakshadweep are informed about their legal rights and responsibilities. Given the unique challenges posed by the region’s isolated islands, such initiatives are essential for promoting lawful behavior, reducing crime, and fostering community cooperation with law enforcement. Importance of Legal Awareness Programs Empowering the Community: Many residents of Lakshadweep, particularly those livin...

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How can fostering community help build your brand? Anne-Marie Martin, founder and franchisor of diddi dance, shares that while every business dreams of customers singing their praises, the real challenge lies in empowering them to feel truly connected and part of a vibrant community. 📚Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ed76mqJv #challenge #empowering #community

Curious about how your neighborhood can thrive with a civic club? Discover what a civic club is and whether your community has one. These organizations play a crucial role in fostering community spirit, addressing local issues, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Dive into this informative article to learn how civic clubs can make a difference in your neighborhood! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmmJyt2H #civicclub #fosteringcommunity

In Gert Sibande District more that 2000 community members were reached through outreach programmes, and more than 1000 youth engaged through empowerment programs, school dialogues, and campaigns. Read more about how the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges played out in the seven sub districts of Gert Sibande District. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHN-U_fw #100DayChallenge #SystemChange  #impactin100days #16daysofactivism