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Now, we hear from our first panel of the day: @MicheyMathers Jess Blair Susan Ritchie from MutualGain and Nick Gill from the Sortition Foundation reflect on the process of putting together a citizens' panel and facilitating the discussions that fed into the IWA and The OU in Wales's report

Susan Ritchie MutualGain discusses the challenges of facilitation so that people feel able to participate. Paying people is best practice so that participants don't have to choose between participation and their work shift - but it doesn't end there... #IWACitizensVoices

Would you like to learn how to run focus groups? We provide practical training on how to deliver them. Focus groups can be very helpful and give you a better understanding of a particular topic. Contact [email protected] to learn more. #Community #Conversation

Are you interested in Systems thinking? Then this Virtual cuppa will be right up your street. Watch as we have a chat with The SystemsNinja, or Liam Mahon to learn more. youtu.be/BQR6cjQE4nE #VirtualCuppa #SystemsThinking

It can be frustrating when the same people turn up to your meetings and events. Lack of interest from the wider public can be a challenge. Opinions from a wide range of people are ideal. Our Capacity building programmes can help. Contact [email protected] for more. #Community

wonderful things that have happened as a result of participating in a #citizensassembly last year. And the wishes that may be personal actions soon. Meeting for our #oneyearon reflections and creating tasks for the next year. Talking Birds #democracy #arts #culture MutualGain

Coaching is a powerful tool that uncovers individual values, motivations and goals. We help to build the capacity of citizens and help them access community resources that can help build social capital. We are proud of the work we do and love to support communities. #Community

Our MutualiLearn platform enables you and your team to access high quality training that is convenient and accessible. Our elearning platform can help you and your business too. For more information, please get in touch at [email protected]. #ELearning #StaffTraining

Our Voice Our Choice Our City is giving the community of Newport the opportunity to apply for funding to make Newport a safer, cleaner place to live. Newport City Council and ABUHB have made £300k available for projects. Newport City Council Learn more at facebook.com/NewportFunding…

The use of World Cafés as a method of understanding complex issues is growing. They provide an opportunity to discuss, listen and exchange views. We have had the privilege of witnessing them first hand, and we are passionate about the conversations they can create. #WorldCafes

Earlier this year, our very own Susan Ritchie designed and facilitated the Citizens' Panel along with the IWA to explore democratic education and make democratic engagement accessible to all. We are proud to be involved in initiatives all over the UK. iwa.wales/agenda/2022/11…

The closing date to apply for a portion of Newport City Council's PB funding is 5pm on Friday 16th December. You can view the application form and read the criteria here: acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?ur… #ParticipatoryBudgeting #CommunityBuilding

Did you know that Citizens' Assemblies can be used to tackle all kinds of social issues? We've witness real progress and change as a result of them, so if you would like support on organising your first one, get in touch at [email protected]. #CitizensAssemblies #Change

It was fantastic to see Susan return to Talking Birds 12 months on from their Citizens Assembly. We are excited for what's to come. Talking Birds If you would like to learn more about Citizens Assemblies, get in touch with us at [email protected]. #Community #CitizensAssemblies

The closing date to apply for a portion of Newport City Council's PB funding is this coming Friday at 5pm. You can view the application form and read the criteria here: acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?ur… #ParticipatoryBudgeting #CommunityBuilding

Focus groups provide opportunities to listen to the perspectives or ideas of a community. They can be very insightful & help you gain a wider understanding of a certain topic. We provide practical training in how to deliver focus groups. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

Done properly, Participatory Budgeting is a decision about the use of a public budget, and involves real decision making with, by and for the public. The popularity of PB has been growing. Many are realising the benefits of empowering communities. #BuildingCommunities

Did you know we offer bespoke training packages? We can design and build a programme tailored to your needs. Not only that, but we can deliver the training too. Learn more by contacting us at [email protected]. #Community #Training

MutualGain helps organisations and communities to build Social Capital. If you would like to know more about how you can increase social capital & active citizenship, and reduce dependency and demand on your services, then please get in touch: [email protected]. #SocialCapital

From all of us here at MutualGain, we would like to wish a very Happy Christmas to you and your family. #FestiveGreetings #HolidaySeason