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.