It’s that time of year again… Delighted to share headlines from the Just Ideas crew in 2025 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/12... And looking ahead to how we use our values to shape new work and collaborations in 2026!

Annual Review 2025: Leading with values | Just Ideas

Right from the very beginning of Just Ideas, it was our intention to work towards social environmental justice. During the 18 years we’ve been working together, as a company and a collaborative, in pa...

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🌍 Students in Reading stepped into the shoes of global leaders at the 12th Schools’ Climate Conference — debating how to drive climate action ahead of COP30. New blog by conference observers Helena Hempel & Robert Usher: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/12... #YouthVoice #ClimateAction #COP30

Global Collaboration a priority as Reading Schools Debate Climate Action in COP30 | Just Ideas

On November 18th 2025 Just Ideas led on delivering the 12th InterClimate Network Reading Schools’ Climate Conference with 65 students from ten local secondary school joining us in the Council Chamber ...

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On Tuesday a team from Just Ideas' co-ordinated and facilitated the 12th InterClimate Network Reading Schools' Climate Conference. Many thanks to SSE - who sponsored the Conference - and to everyone who supported the day.

For 15 years, residents in Big Local areas have worked together to create lasting change. Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen. [1/2]

Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.

Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with: The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry Power to Change on participatory learning Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart Please visit ➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...

Just Ideas Autumn Review 2025 | Just Ideas

Expanding our network and building our experience Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing over t...

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Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.

Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with: The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry Power to Change on participatory learning Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart Please visit ➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...

Just Ideas Autumn Review 2025 | Just Ideas

Expanding our network and building our experience Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing over t...

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New on the Just Ideas blog: Brookside Big Local – Sharing Stories of Success 🌟 From greener spaces to youth engagement and outdoor events, residents reflected on 10 years of positive change at our “Telling Our Story” workshop. Read more: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/09...

Brookside Big Local - sharing stories of success | Just Ideas

In 2019 a team from Brookside Big Local in Telford attended a Local Trust Measuring Change workshop facilitated by Just Ideas. Since then Just Ideas – led by Richard Usher – has worked alongside the B...

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As we approach the end of the Big Local, we’re focusing on how evidence from the programme can inform the future of communities. A recent report from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport looks at how their policies and place-based initiatives have supported strong communities. [1/2]

Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...

Connecting with communities through art and stories - Just Ideas

A guest blog by Farid Abdurrahman Just Ideas Associate Farid Abdurrahman recently returned to his home country of Nigeria, having worked with us after graduating from Coventry University. Despite the ...

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💭 What happens when you give local people the money, power and resources to create lasting change in their communities? Here at Local Trust, that’s the big question that we’ve been working to answer. [1/3]

Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications. Take a look and let us know what you think!

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Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...

Connecting with communities through art and stories - Just Ideas

A guest blog by Farid Abdurrahman Just Ideas Associate Farid Abdurrahman recently returned to his home country of Nigeria, having worked with us after graduating from Coventry University. Despite the ...

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🌞 Our Summer Review is live! Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice. 📰 Read it here: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...

Just Ideas Summer Review 2025 - Just Ideas

Helping to make things happen Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing in summer 2025, highlighti...

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100 areas have successfully completed the @localtrust.org.uk Big Local programme, creating huge impact and leaving fantastic legacies of all shapes and sizes in their communities. At Just Ideas we have been proud to be part of the journey.

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What’s your Big Local story? As we celebrate 100 Big Local completing their Big Local journeys, take a moment to see its impact in your neighbourhood. 📍Find your area on the map and discover the difference Big Local has made: bit.ly/3Ix8TQM

🌞 Our Summer Review is live! Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice. 📰 Read it here: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...

Just Ideas Summer Review 2025 - Just Ideas

Helping to make things happen Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing in summer 2025, highlighti...

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Focussing on co-producing better hospital discharge experiences for people with dementia in Somerset. Over on LinkedIn, an introduction to a blog featuring the #IVAR Connecting Health Communities work that Just Ideas’ Helen Garforth has been involved in. www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...

Connecting Health Communities: Somerset Takes Action on Hospital Discharge Experiences for those with Dementia

Facilitated by the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) | Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Health and social care professionals, community organisations, and people with lived e...

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Over on LinkedIn - a new post about Just Ideas' recent Happy Healthy Children event for @hfcouncil.bsky.social - www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...

Last month’s Happy Healthy Children event in Shepherds Bush - hosted by Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd. | Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd.

Last month’s Happy Healthy Children event in Shepherds Bush - hosted by Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd. on behalf of Hammersmith & Fulham Council - brought together families, professionals, ...

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Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new blog. We joined 22 Local Trust staff in Newcastle for an energising Facilitation Skills away day — full of insight, connection & creativity. Read more & explore our facilitation offer here just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/06...

What Happens When You Put 22 Great People in a Room With Flipcharts and Curiosity? - Just Ideas

We were delighted to work with 22 Local Trust delivery staff earlier this month in Newcastle for an Essential Facilitation Skills workshop — part of a team away day filled with energy, insight, and co...

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Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications. Take a look and let us know what you think!

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The Reading Climate Festival kicks off this weekend, bringing two weeks of events hosted by the Reading Climate Action Network and the wider community, all aiming to inspire a climate-friendly Reading. whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

Over on the Just Ideas' website - a blog reflecting on the learning and experience of the Just Ideas' team - including @helengarforth.bsky.social - who recently delivered Inclusive Practices Training for Institute For Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/05...

Our Spring Quarterly Review features two projects - for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social and for Hammersmith & Fulham Health and Care Partnership - which focus on early years. Focussing on working in an integrated way, both with local organisations and with residents and families.

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The Just Ideas' Spring Quarterly Review is now online. We are delighted to share some of our highlights from 2025 so far. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/03...

FUNDRAISING UPDATE! @helengarforth.bsky.social says: "Delighted to have completed the London Marathon! The amazing @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Mums inspired me to keep going. We have raised £2700 for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social ! Could we get to £3000? Thanks x" www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...

"Ask. Listen. Do" - a key takeaway from the participatory Voice, Access and Inclusion in Research training delivered for @IVAR yesterday. Our expert facilitators brought experience of disability, neurodivergence and creative methods to a stimulating session exploring improving practice and policy.

🌍 Young people don’t just need a seat at the table — they deserve the mic. 🎤

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With InterClimate Network, and your help, we will amplify youth voices on climate in 2025 via: 🔥 COP30 school climate conferences 📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April. 👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e

With InterClimate Network, and your help, we will amplify youth voices on climate in 2025 via: 🔥 COP30 school climate conferences 📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April. 👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e

Young People engage with COP30 and climate action – Big Give

With COP30 as the focus, we will empower young people's own advocacy by helping to bridge the gap between decision-makers …

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UPDATE! As she enters the final week of training @helengarforth.bsky.social has increased her fundraising target for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social . Helen says "£100 per mile should focus the mind on getting to the finish when it starts to hurt!" Please donate at www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...

Helen runs the London Marathon for The Magpie Project

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MagpieProjectUK@magpieprojectuk.bsky.social · last yr.

What a woman!! It just shows how wonderful Helen is that her stretch fundraising target is already history. Do go and give her even more support.

MARATHON UPDATE! Thanks to your donations Helen has smashed her stretch fundraising target for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Please do visit the just giving page to make a donation and support their important work www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...

Helen runs the London Marathon for The Magpie Project

Help helen garforth raise money to support The Magpie Project

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MagpieProjectUK@magpieprojectuk.bsky.social · last yr.

Helen is 80% of the way to her fundraising target for us. Let's get her over the line and show her some love and support as she takes on the #londonmarathon2025. Massive respect, and love. www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...