Spotlights
5 simple play-based actions to try as way to unlock possibilities for community engagement and ACTionism
What if the key to transforming our communities was as simple as blowing bubbles or taking chalk for a walk?
ACTionism
Guides
The Alternative High-Street
An Alternative High Street is the vision of the Re-Action Collective. It is a space that champions repair, reuse, repurposing, sharing, and upskilling. It promotes a culture where caring for what we have and sharing it becomes the norm, rather than defaulting to buying new. Vibrant hubs of community interaction
Spotlights
Partner opportunity with ACTionism: Empowering Community Action Across the UK
We're looking for a partner ready to invest £20,000 annually in amplifying grassroots community action through our Spotlight call series and associated content.
Organisations and Initiatives
Cooperation Hull - Top 8 tips for starting a community powered group of ACTionists
Cooperation Hull is pioneering a grassroots movement that embodies the very essence of ACTionism - the belief that ordinary people have the power to create extraordinary change when they come together with purpose. Through their innovative People's Assemblies, they're replacing traditional party politics with people power,
newsletter
ACTionism in Action Newsletter
ACTionism exists to inspire you by showcasing ordinary people who are challenging the system to create change. We've had a busy few weeks since we launched this newsletter and our content hub - thanks to everyone who has been in touch with supportive messages and ideas on how
Events
ACTionism Summer Connect - online meet - Tuesday, 19 August 13:30 - 14:30 CEST
We won't be hosting a Spotlight call in August but you can join us for a relaxed online gathering designed to keep our ACTionism community connected during the summer. This friendly virtual meetup is perfect for anyone who's still around over the summer and wants to:
Organisations and Initiatives
Fundraising ACTionist needed
We're looking for someone with fundraising and partnership skills to help our small volunteer-led team secure funding. We're excited to have started on this journey, and are already seeing and hearing so many positive things about what we've created so far with no budget!
Food
How can you take action when it comes to food and farming right now?
Reclaiming this connection with our food systems isn't just about eating better; it's about finding your people and discovering the collective power that comes from understanding the real stories behind our food.
Events
The collab we need - October 5th at Cornish Bank in Falmouth
Coming soon - two potential screenings of ACTionism in collaboration with our friends at 99p Films.
Food
ACTionism Meets the American West: How Montana Cowboys Are Rewriting the Food Story
By pooling the resources of 5 ranches, the Old Salt Co-op are finding collective agency to reclaim their rightful role as land stewards - and proudly declaring their belief that “Land Is Kin”.
Guides
ACTionism Contributor Guidelines
Thanks for expressing an interest in contributing to ACTionism. Here are our guidelines for anyone wanting to submit content for our movement.
ACTionism in Action Newsletter 28/07/2025
ACTionism exists to inspire you by showcasing ordinary people who are challenging the system to create change. Something to join: A conversation about JOY & ACTionism * What if #JOY was a form of climate action? * What if reuse, repair, and radical connection became the most powerful way to push back