Learning
Apply for support around setting up or running a community hub where you live
Greener & Cleaner (stars of our last Spotlight call) are developing a comprehensive blueprint package to encourage others to set up hubs like theirs.
Learning
Education and learning doesn't have to mean surrendering your power. It shouldn't be about following orders and accepting what you're given. Here, we spotlight inspiring educational initiatives that put agency back in your hands - showing you how to get involved or start your own approach to transformative learning and education in your community.
Organisations and Initiatives
It's time to start talking: Common Ground, Good Good Neighbours and the Fete of Britain (video)
Why real, honest dialogue needs to be part of every change or action we aim to create in the world. And why now, more than ever, is the time to reach across the divides that the media tells us exist across the UK today and start talking!
Guides
How to find your people to start taking action together
ACTionism is the art of finding your people and taking collective action. But how exactly do you find your people? Here's how others did it. We've talked to community members and groups to collate how they did it - so you can find your people!
Reflections
How do you make space in your life to decide how to step into your agency and start ACTing?
I want to know: what's your strategy? How do you make space to act when life gets in the way?
Love Where We Live
Finding the Escape Hatch
Olivia recently returned to the core of the ACTionism community, after a short time away working on Citizens’ Assemblies, exploring fairness, politicians’ pay, and what it means to value public service, vital work. And now she's back to do something just as important: the work of reimagining belonging,
Reflections
Why we need ACTionism and Activism to end the Genocide in Gaza
Why we need ACTionism and Activism to end the Genocide in Gaza - what you can do today.
Events
ACTionism x Pol.is: Can We Build Better Conversations About Change?
There are days when the anger hits hard. Recently, there's been a lot of them. The injustice, the violence, the collapse, it can be overwhelming. And in those moments, it's easy to feel torn between wanting to scream in protest and needing to curl up and
Learning
What I’m Proud Of (and Why That Matters)
Lately, I’ve been doing some reflecting. It was sparked by something Jon Alexander wrote: “I have a plan - or rather, some plans. But first I wanted to reflect on a few of my proudest moments - for a reason. We have to celebrate and build on what’s
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,
Guides
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.
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