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?
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Monthly Spotlight Calls Our monthly conversations with people, groups and initiatives working towards a #CitizenFuture. These calls bring together anyone looking for inspiration to connect, learn, and discover new ways to take action in their communities. Browse the recordings and highlights below to find the stories and ideas that spark your next step.
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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
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
Spotlight: CanTeam
What if schools could become thriving community hubs that tackle food poverty, reduce waste, and strengthen social connections all at once?
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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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Suggest someone for a future Spotlight
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
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.