Friday selection box: 10th April 2026

Cities of Culture & place based fundraising

Given the amount of discussion about place-based working these days this briefing is a useful overview of the evidence relating to fundraising and Cities of Culture.

Leading Neurodiverse and Hybrid Teams: Why Coaching Is No Longer Optional

Reflecting a changing workforce this article explores the value of coaching for hybrid and neurodiverse teams.

Collaboration and Innovation Grant: deadline 26th May 2026

The Collaboration and Innovation Grant supports new collaborations of researchers, engagement professionals, and partners from cultural, creative, charity, and community sectors. It funds experimental, practice-led teams to co-design and deliver inclusive public engagement, with a key emphasis on cross-pollination, innovation, and relationship-building.  

Research Matters: March 2026

In case you haven’t come across it before but are interested in developments in social research, Research Matters is a great resource.

The Reading Recession: Are we making ourselves less intelligent

An interview by Amol Rajan with James Marriott, highlighting the wide ranging importance of reading including to the future of democracy.

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art, V&A

Comes highly recommended by some artist friends!