What happens when money intended for public services is extracted for private profit? @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is bringing people together in #Birmingham to look at wealth extraction, its impact on services & communities, and what we can do differently. 23 Sept | Priory Rooms luma.com/jb3hb866

Plugging the leaks: in person meet up & workshops for people fighting wealth extraction · Luma

What An in person meet up for all those fighting wealth extraction from the resources and services we hold dear. History In June 2026 over 60 people attended a…

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"Rather than seeing people as passive recipients of economic policy, the Citizen Economy recognises citizens as active contributors" Key message in new report from @demos-uk.bsky.social One that resonates strongly with us. People experiencing the economy should have a voice in shaping it.

Demos@demos-uk.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Britain's economy is stagnant. People are angry. Too many feel they have little stake in the country's future. Today, we're publishing The Citizen Economy: A New Deal to Power Economic Growth and Rebuild Trust Between State and Citizen. demos.co.uk/research/cit...

In a new report, Citizens Oxford reveal the barriers to education caused by expensive bus journeys for young people. They are calling on bus companies and decision-makers to provide cheaper options for students. Read the full story 👇 https://bit.ly/4eNHYxF

Young people in Oxford skip lunch to pay for bus, report finds

A report says public transport costs were a "barrier" to education for some students in Oxford.

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We are launching the report of our findings of the evaluation of the Partnership for People and Place 2 (PfPP2) programme. In this report it is estimated the cumulative annual cost to our country of almost 1 million NEET young people at £125 billion annually. https://ow.ly/yEPI50ZkwwK

The findings in Baroness Amos’ maternity report are desperately sad and frustrating. They reveal a maternal health system that has been systematically weakened and the results are that women and babies lose their lives unnecessarily.

'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul

An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

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The first phase of English devolution was about powers 💪 But the next phase must be about value: who creates it, who captures it, and whether it is reinvested in the places & people that made it possible 👛 Tom Lloyd Goodwin for @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social ⤵️ flickread.com/edition/html...

Come and work with us @trusselluk.bsky.social! We're hiring a policy manager in our Social Security & Work programme. Help drive policy change to help ensure no one has to turn to a food bank to survive. Closing date 27th July. Please share with your networks. www.trussell.org.uk/jobs/policy-...

Policy Manager | Trussell

To manage the programme’s policy activity and provide support and expertise to help ensure effective delivery of the programme’s strategy to influence policy change.

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For the full research and to look at our interactive map with a break down of the poverty premium in your constituency 👇 fairbydesign.com/the-poverty-...

Important new research out today from @fairbydesign.bsky.social revealing the extent to which low-income households are still paying more for essential goods and services. Read their report and check out the interactive map showing what it means around the country: fairbydesign.com/the-poverty-...

Fair By Design@fairbydesign.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Today we've launched new research Paying More for Less: The Poverty Premium in 2026. To mark the launch our Director, Rebecca Deegan, has written an article in The New Statesman on what a bolder approach to the poverty premium could look like. www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/ec...

Hot off the press! In our new blog post we reflect on recent conversations in Nechells about jobs, skills, regeneration, and what it really takes to build flourishing neighbourhoods. economicjusticebrum.org/jobs-skills-...

Jobs, Skills, and Flourishing Neighbourhoods: Reflections from Nechells - Economic Justice Brum

At our recent Economic Justice Brum event, The Future of Work in East Birmingham, we gathered in Nechells to ask a big question: As major investment comes into East Birmingham, how do we make sure loc...

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People’s Economy is recruiting a small pool of Associate Trainers to deliver participatory workshops with grassroots community groups exploring economic justice and system change. Freelance (£350/day delivery rate) Deadline: Sunday 12 April. Apply here: peopleseconomyuk.org/careers

Learning from Big Local: 150 communities. 15 years of learning. Your resource for community-led change from Local Trust. Explore this brilliant new site: bit.ly/49CK3sf

Learning from Big Local

Explore learning, research and stories from Big Local, a community-led funding programme running from 2011 to 2026.

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We talked to Tim Evans at this week's #EconomicJusticeBrum Network meeting. Tim is facilitating the Network's regular gatherings this year. Here, he explains a little about his hopes for building the movement in 2026.

"What is being taken out is not just money. It is capacity. It is dignity." Check out this blog from Truth about Local Government about our latest 'Reclaiming Our Regional Economies' research ⤵️ www.truthaboutlocalgovernment.com/post/care-as...

Care as a Public Good: Why Britain Must Stop the Drain on Local Communities

An exploration of how rising care costs in the UK are driven by privatisation, complex financial structures, and large‑scale profit extraction, and how these pressures affect frontline care workers an...

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In 2023-24, the average property income for landlords rose to £19,400, the highest average in 5 years. Meanwhile in 2023, 18.4% of Black British people lived in non-decent homes Shameful from our govt, protecting landlords instead of fixing our broken housing system. Profits over people once again

‘Absurd’: decent homes standard for England’s private renters will not be enforced until 2035

Campaigners say government is letting landlords ‘drag their feet’ and ‘denying renters the most basic standards’

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We're getting more and more proof that billionaire enrichment is at the expense of the rest of us. We need to tax the richest to invest in the rest of us, sure – but we also need to tax them to reduce their power over our lives.

‘You’d be ashamed to bring someone here’: The struggling billionaire-owned high street that shows Reform’s road to No 10

Newton Aycliffe was meant to be a model town for a fairer postwar Britain. But unaffordable rents on a high street amounting to 0.12% of its property tycoon owner’s holdings have made it a symbol of d...

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Why join the movement for economic justice in #Birmingham ?Head of EJB @cathyab.bsky.social explains all.

As part of the Birmingham Economic Review 2025, Dr Gerardo Javier Arriaga Garcia looks at how Greater Birmingham is seizing a pivotal moment for growth by leveraging major investments to drive jobs and economic resilience amid connectivity and cyber challenges. https://ow.ly/kLe950XKKz1

The average FTSE 100 CEO is making 113 times the median full-time worker's wage – but why rely on averages? Our calculator can tell you exactly how long it'll take a CEO to get paid your salary 🫵 Try it now: https://equalitytrust.org.uk/news/ceos-paid-a-full-years-wage-in-just-29-hours/

📢 Call for Evidence: Improving Employability for Young People in Greater Birmingham We’re reviewing employment trends & skills needs to shape better outcomes for youth—especially the disadvantaged. Share your insights by 13 Feb 2026 - https://ow.ly/NLNg50XTtqK

Smaller VCSEs often struggle to measure and demonstrate their social value due to costly, complex tools. Universities can change this by embedding simple, accessible proxies and partnering with community organisations to unlock opportunities. Read more - https://ow.ly/Vm2c50XKKHR

Our current Head of Communications @dianaruthven is leaving in the Spring. Could you be her replacement? Take a look barrowcadbury.org.uk/vacancies/

Vacancies and tenders - Barrow Cadbury Trust

Vacancies at Barrow Cadbury Trust.

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Our social media channels are in quiet mode now, returning the week of Monday 5th January. Wishing everyone in our network, partners, and friends, a peaceful and happy festive break.

Our @econjusticebrum.bsky.social movement is looking for someone wonderful to facilitate and evolve the model of its network meetings. Could it be you? barrowcadbury.org.uk/wp-content/u...

We want our network meetings to be even more engaging, inclusive & energising. We’re seeking a skilled facilitator to help make that happen. Help build the movement for an economy rooted in justice, equity & community power. Apply ➡️ economicjusticebrum.org/barrow-cadbu... #EconomicJusticeBrum

We are looking for a freelance comms consultant/specialist to help develop and accelerate #EconomicJusticeBrum communications to extend our reach and increase our impact! Check out the details here shorturl.at/WsT9u

Barrow Cadbury Trust Invitation to Tender: Freelance Communications Consultant/Specialist for Economic Justice Brum - EJB

We are looking for a consultant to help us develop and accelerate our communications to extend our reach and increase our impact.

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Excited to represent #EconomicJusticeBrum and @barrowcadbury.bsky.social at the #CommunityWealthBuilding summit today - looking forward to some great speakers

The Centre for Local Economies (CLES)@clesthinkdo.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 Launching today at the #CommunityWealthBuilding Summit 🚨 🧭 Public money, public purpose – a new guide from for how the public sector can maximise public value through procurement. Grounded in real practice. Backed by 50+ voices from across the UK. 📖 cles.org.uk/publications...

This get-together of huddles focused on social change in Birmingham, UK with @econjusticebrum.bsky.social‬ was truly inspiring! As each huddle spoke, I captured some of the things they pointed to. Here's the session condensed to 30 seconds... #Huddlecraft

Great to have been part of this huddle, looking forward to exploring some of the ideas from Emergent Strategy in our work encouraging action for peace

Economic Justice Brum@econjusticebrum.bsky.social · last yr.

Emergency vs Emergence - this huddle explored the book Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown - concluding a move away from the individual to the collective is needed, and exploring the skills and actions needed to do that. adriennemareebrown.net/book/emergen... #econjusticebrum

What an amazing day in Birmingham! 🎉 A huge thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate our 7 huddles - and to all of our network members. Excited to have also launched our new branding, merch, and website ⭐️ Check it out and join us here 👉 economicjusticebrum.org #EconJusticeBrum