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?
Guides
A selection of How-to Guides to help you in setting up or stepping into your agency to co-create, find your people and start taking action.
Guides
Summer ACTionism ideas for Children and Families
As a parent to three small people, I am well aware that the summer holidays can feel overwhelming - weeks stretching ahead with expensive day trips, costly activities, and societal pressure to keep children 'entertained'. But what if this summer could be different? What if, instead of spending
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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
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What if all documentary films were screened like the Actionism doc - at community screenings?
The future of documentary impact isn't just about reaching more people—it's about empowering communities to act together. And the answer can be found in Social Cinema screenings.
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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.
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
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POL.IS LEARNINGS
(FROM RE-ACTION’S ØUTDOORS 2.0 PROJECT) Pol.is is a great tool for understanding how large groups feel about a topic. It is also great at finding consensus on what should be done in response to a problem. Set-up Topic * Give it a catchy subject (we used ‘re-imagining....) Description
Repair
Creating Ripples
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
Stories of Action
Every child deserves a voice – Here’s how you can help them find it.
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.
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Social Cinema
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.