Does your community group focus on urban issues in the UK? We’re working with The Young Foundation, recruiting up to 10 groups for a funded and supported programme developing community-led Health Impact Assessments. Apply by 6pm on 8 Jan 2024 📷 urbanhealthcouncil.com/programs/chiat

✨ Celebrating 70 years since our organisation first laid down its roots, we are pleased to launch our five year vision on 'The Power of Participation'. Hear from Young himself in this short clip, and discover our plans for a fairer future for all 👇 bit.ly/3sNwNjv

VACANCIES 💼 | We're looking to expand our Board of Trustees. We are interested in hearing from candidates from across the UK and all sectors; voluntary, community, social enterprise, public and private. Find out more here 👇 bit.ly/3SrejPO

Making it happen! 🧡 Great example from one of our 12 phase 2 #communityknowledge fund grantees on the power of local people participating in the R&I agenda around food insecurity 👏

A brilliant group with big ideas on how to open up the R&I system so more people can participate in research 💜#participation #communityknowledge UK Research and Innovation

Communities across the UK thrive when local people are empowered to drive positive change where it matters most. We're pleased to be supporting CAMDEN GIVING on our #CommunityKnowledgeFund project with UK Research and Innovation. Find our more here 👇 bit.ly/3MXgfMI

SURVEY: Young Wales, one of 12 grantees on our #CommunityKnowledgeFund with UK Research and Innovation, are working with their peer researchers to understand what prevents young people from being eco-friendly. Find out more and participate in their research here 👇

The hallmark of an open mind is refusing to let your ideas become your identity. If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity. If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.

The 10 canine commandments… ⏰ My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful to me. Remember that before you commit to me 🐕 Give me time to understand what you want from me. Place your trust in me. It’s crucial to my wellbeing. 🐶Don’t be

You know what the biggest problem with pushing all-things-AI is? Wrong direction. I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.

18 months. 5 community organisations. 4 workshops. Unlimited passion, creativity and pride in Luton. 🙌🏼 A lot can happen when we trust the people closest to the issues to tackle them! The Young Foundation 🧡 #placedbased #systemschange #collaboration

REPORT 📈 | Local knowledge, national potential: Lessons from the first six months of the Community Knowledge Fund. The programme, funded by UK Research and Innovation, opens up opportunities for communities to determine, develop and deliver meaningful change. More: bit.ly/43T2h5K

Some Exciting Opportunities And Help Needed 🐶🙏 Something a bit different before the happy dog content later today! There are some interesting bits here and maybe someone you know who could help New Jobs 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇹🇭 We're hiring for 4 roles in 3 countries to help expand the

When wider society is involved, research and innovation become more relevant for everyone. We’re delighted to see this report of activity and emerging insights from the first six months of the UKRI-funded #CommunityKnowledgeFund with The Young Foundation.

We're seeking contributors to a new essay series! 🔍 We want to hear perspectives on community-engaged research. What are your experiences? What do you think it has the potential to achieve? Find out more about what we're looking for 🔗britishscienceassociation.org/open-call-for-… 1/2

Join us for our next monthly #CommunityKnowledgeMatters online Community of Practice (Weds 22 May, 2-3.30pm) to meet, share ideas and connect with others passionate about community-led research in the H&I and beyond. Sign up to the network to join! communityknowledgematters.com

Alfred doing his civic duty in Fulham today 🐾 #dogsatpollingstations

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Phenomenal that in partnership with UK Research and Innovation The Young Foundation will be supporting 10 community research networks across the country with grants of up to £1m each; working over next 5 years to grow the national infrastructure for a more expansive research & innovation system. 👏👏