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.
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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,
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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
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.
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”.
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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
How to empower and spark collective action in children as young as 4
Empowering Young Voices: How Smart School Council Transforms Children into Changemakers What if children as young as four could identify problems in their school and take meaningful action to solve them? Smart School Council is revolutionising how we think about student voice and democratic participation in education, proving that age
Spotlight: Using Pol.is: A Dynamic Tool for Consensus Building
Pol.is is a tool designed to facilitate large-scale, open-ended conversations while identifying areas of consensus. It enables groups, whether face-to-face or online, to engage people in active decision making and participatory processes in an inclusive and scalable way. The challenge: Traditional consultation and decision-making processes often fail to capture
Food
Spotlight: CanTeam
What if schools could become thriving community hubs that tackle food poverty, reduce waste, and strengthen social connections all at once?
Spotlights
Video Spotlight: Smart School Council
What if every child's voice mattered in school decisions, not just the loudest ones? This article explores how Smart School Councils work, why more schools and communities need this approach, and how you can take action to bring democratic education to your area. Building a citizen future in