POP are seeking a Learning Partner to share the journey of our final 5 years of Esmée Fairbairn funding! This contract is for support until March 2028 and expected to start on 1st October 2023.

Interested in applying? See our invitation to tender here: plymouthoctopus.org/become-pops-le…

So excited to finally launch our brand new website and logo traumainformedplymouth.org
#traumainformedplymouthnetwork

What a great evening! Thank you to Esmée Fairbairn for inviting Plymouth Octopus (POP) to be there. Quite possibly the best macaroons I have ever had! Miss Macaroon

Stunning but cold start to the day. Off to the big smoke #london @ Saltash, Cornwall instagram.com/p/Cl6IMIjt5Wq/…

Honoured that Rishi Sunak has just appointed CIVIC SQUARE + partners as co-ministers for Neighbourhood Transition effective immediately.

Excited to lead the boldest, most creative, national transition over this decade.
More details available here: bit.ly/DoughnutLaunch

Let's break the barriers to access finance for the BAME and help launch new BAME businesses, and support existing SME's with our new partnership with Plymouth Octopus (POP) which is funded by Power to Change.

Deadline is Friday 16th of December!

ubuntustartup.co.uk/plymouth-fundi…

Join us for another opportunity to connect with like-minded healthcare professionals at our BAME Health Is Wealth Focus Group event in collaboration with Plymouth Octopus (POP)

Sign up via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/417913178567

#UnifyPlymouth is organising a Free Community Event for local residents of St Budeaux!

It is taking place at Mount Tamar School, Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, PL5 2EF from 11am - 3pm on Tuesday 12th of April to connect communities.

#UnifyingPlymouth #bringingcommunitiestogether

Waste (of Our Time) invites you to an interactive exhibition at Leadworks from 6-9 April!

Artists Judy Harington & Kate Crawfurd will be exhibiting a giant plastic waste sculpture created in collaboration with local communities to tackle & raise awareness of plastic pollution.

On 27 April, Social Isolation Forum & Belong in Plymouth invite you to an interactive conference at the Duke hotel.

It aims to find shared solutions to isolation & loneliness in Plymouth through discussions, speakers, and exhibitions.

Find out more at socialisolationforum.org.uk

POP Learning Champion Simon has written a blog for
Funders Collaborative Hub!

In Plymouth, POP is experimenting with new ways of funding community-led work based on shared values, place, and collaboration. Now other funders are invited to take part.

Read it here: funderscollaborativehub.org.uk/blogs/collabor…

The Green Thinkers gang! Learning new skills on the ground in Plymouth.😊And proudly saluting our bug hotel.🏨More like a mansion really…
Real Ideas Plymouth Octopus (POP) 🙌🐜🐛🐞 #bughotel #plymouthuk #pallet #upcycle #greenskills

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!@GirlstoWomenuk have been planning something amazing to celebrate the spirit of girlhood, womanhood, and community. We are going to be releasing a series of short videos in collaboration with Global Plymouth in our next posts celebrating the #IWD22

📣HALF TERM ACTIVITIES IN KEYHAM📣
Check out the poster below to see what is happening this half term in Keyham 😀👍💚.
@KCPTPlymouth Keyham NHW QAVS 👑
#saferplymouth #plymouthtogether Wolseley Trust

WonderZoo has been awarded POP funding to stage a second pilot festival called ‘Storyteller’!

It will take place from 1-5 June across 6 intimate venues in Stonehouse, with 11 events exploring storytelling through a variety of mediums.

Find out more at facebook.com/WonderZooArts/

☺️ YOU TOO CAN FEEL LIKE THIS

💙 ANDYSMANCLUB DOESN’T JUST HELP THE MEN THAT USE IT… IT HELPS THE FAMILIES TOO.

🕖 WHEN:

Tonight (and every Monday) at 7pm, City College, Kings Road, Plymouth PL1 5QG

[email protected]

AndysManClub.co.uk

Thank you Dr Radha for highlighting the problems for young people especially around #loneliness in i newspaper Fab to see our work with Inequalities SPHSU team led by Emily Long and What Works Centre for Wellbeing highlighted - on why some young people especially lonely whatworkswellbeing.org/projects/lonel…

POP will be at the Devonport Guildhall on 15 February for our next Outreach & Drop-in!

Come along to meet or catch up with the team, discuss your ongoing work, and receive free support & advice. All are welcome!

Register for free at plymouthoctopus.org/events/pop-out… #popoutreach

You...
🤗 care about people, diversity and inclusion
✊ want to make a difference
🤔 are curious
🤯 are keen to learn and develop skills

If that sounds like you, we have 3 amazing #KickstartScheme jobs in #communications & #marketing

Find out more @ hubs.la/Q013xTjW0

POP's February newsletter is out now!

This month features news on the Keyham Community Sparks projects; and plenty of other Plymouth news, events and opportunities from POP and our amazing members & partners.

Read the newsletter here: mailchi.mp/plymouthoctopu…