Nature
Founded by outdoor enthusiasts to meet a need, many outdoor businesses came from humble beginnings. Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia after teaching himself blacksmithing to make climbing pitons for himself and his friends that would leave no trace on the rocks he climbed. Doug Tompkins, founder of The North Face was
WHY I QUIT MY JOB TO SAVE THE WORLD BY SIMON DONOVAN They say "worse things happen at sea," but watching Seaspiracy on Netflix in the spring of 2021 made me realise just how dire the state of the fishing industry really was. Fishing clearly had critical sustainability
Stories of Action
Courtney Flannagan "Living in Cornwall provides me with a deep well of inspiration for designs. The rugged coastline, the rolling hills, and the vibrant art scene all combine to create a unique and inspiring environment. I am constantly drawing from all aspects of life in Cornwall, from the colours
Repair
This toolkit is designed for everyone who has set up a community-led project which aims to make a positive impact for both people and the planet. Setting up your project is a great achievement, but to be successful we need people to not just know about it, but engage with
Spotlights
We're super keen to hear about the amazing individuals, groups and ideas happening all over the world, so we can shine a light on them and use their work as a way to inspire others. If you want to suggest an individual, organisation or idea for a future
Learning
A platform helping schools make every pupil part of decision-making. SSC enables schools to move away from traditional “one-child-per-class” school councils and empowers children as young as four to lead class meetings and make their voices heard.
Learning
By Tamasine McCaig I’m a parent to three noisy, opinionated, passionate children. At home, they feel free to speak their minds, share their opinions, and ask hard questions. I’m lucky - because I know this sense of empowerment is precious (even if sometimes I just want a quiet
Organisations and Initiatives
CanTeam is an after-school social dining initiative co-designed with young people to bring families and local communities together over nutritious food and engaging activities.
Reflections
Fire is the beating heart of life. When we gaze into its depths, we are not merely mesmerised by the hypnotic embers and sparks; we are gazing inward, reflecting on ourselves.
Stories of Action
At a moment when division feels overwhelming, empowering every young person to speak out has never mattered more. Yet, too often, we limit leadership to those pupils who already have confidence, or who grow up in the 'right' postcode.
Reflections
Maintaining the status quo, doing what everyone else is doing, because it’s always been done that way, is a choice. Doing things differently is therefore also a choice.
Guides
Hosting a 99p Films Social Cinema Night is a powerful way to foster community connections, inspire action, and encourage meaningful discussion. Here is a step-by-step guide to facilitate a respectful thought provoking audience-led discussion.