Helping young citizens to keep doing democracy with NCS
We were really pleased to be able to work with the NCS leaders at Huddersfield Giants Community Trust to help 35 young people learn about, and get involved in, local democracy.
Working with NCS to find out what makes young people proud of where they live
The Huddersfield Town Foundation supported young people to try out one of our Everyday democracy activities as part of this Summer’s NCS Keep Doing Good programme.
Growing connections in the Holme Valley, when it matters more than ever
The Holme Valley Sharing Memories Group in Holmfirth have run a successful Growing Great Places crowdfunding campaign to bring people together at a time when social contact has never been so important.
Creating Kirklees – National Archives award will help citizens explore 150 years of local democracy
The Creating Kirklees project from West Yorkshire Archive Service will make thousands of never-before-seen archives available for you to explore, thanks to a £40k award from The National Archives.
Will you be part of Local Democracy Week 2020?
Could you organise an online event or safe activity in your local place during October 2020 that helps people to get involved in our local democracy Or do you have a story to share?
Creating a Sensory Garden in Dewsbury to grow connections
Life in lockdown has made the importance of our local venues, and of ways that we can connect with each other, even clearer. Sensory World in Dewsbury want to create a new Sensory Garden for socialising and making new friends.
Growing Great Places online workshops, July 2020
We’re supporting citizens and organisations who have great ideas for making our local places even better. Come along to a free online crowdfunding workshop to find out how Growing Great Places can help you to get a great idea off the ground in your community.
Toftshaw Pit Hill Pond – bringing a natural asset to life
A small group of dedicated citizens in East Bierley are crowdfunding to help look after a special local place.
Caulms Wood Outdoor Classroom – connecting people through nature
Many more of us have come to realise just how vital our local green spaces such as parks and woodlands can be for our health and wellbeing, and for our sense of belonging. We’re pleased to be able to join local people in pledging our support to a new outdoor classroom in Caulms Wood near Dewsbury.
Everyday Democracy – activities for schools
Can your school community help to try out some creative activities to explore everyday democracy? We’ve been inspired by all the creative things young people have been doing during lockdown…