Meet the People and Place: Camden innovators

We’re delighted to announce the nine community innovators, with deep roots in the London Borough of Camden, who are coming together for People and Place: Camden – our programme of support, in collaboration with Camden Council. Some are individuals, others are small groups. But all of them have a solution to a local challenge or social injustice, and a bold idea about ‘community asset development’: transforming buildings or land to create lasting change in their neighbourhood

This year's People and Place programme came to a joyful close with laughter, solidarity, reflection and celebration, as the cohort of community innovators gathered on Thursday 4th December in Greater Manchester. First stop: lunch in Wigan! We convened at Fur Clemt CIC , which is not only a food bank, but hosts a women-only makerspace, bustling cafe where kids eat free, and outdoor growing space. After wolfing down baked potatoes, we were led by Angela to explore the assets s

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