Community Assemblies
Assemblies feature performances, roundtables, and skills sessions hosted with grassroots organisations. They create a ritual space where community voice shapes local action plans and policy conversations.
Why it matters
Monthly gatherings that bring together young people, families, and local partners to celebrate culture, share learning, and co-design change.
Impact so far
Over 1,000 residents have taken part in assemblies that spark new collaborations, celebrate talent, and surface community priorities.
Impact in numbers
- Residents engaged
- 1,000+
- Assemblies hosted
- 18
- New collaborations sparked
- 40
Programme highlights
- Themed events on youth voice, culture, health, and enterprise
- Partnership zones connecting residents with services and funding opportunities
- Toolkits that help partners replicate assemblies in their own boroughs
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We collaborate with funders, delivery partners, and researchers who believe in community-led change. Share your challenge and we will explore how this programme can support your goals.
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