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‘Bridging’ Social Capital Seminar Series
This seminar series is jointly organised by the Carnegie UK Trust's Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK & Ireland and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). The aim of the series is to improve the understanding of the dynamics of social capital by exploring its operation in a number of different contexts.
The seminars will provide an opportunity for practitioners, academics and policymakers to share insights into how ‘bridging’ social capital is generated and how it can enhance the effectiveness of civil society associations and organisations committed to change and contribute to a more inclusive and socially just society.
Geoff Brown to join Carnegie's Rural Team
Carnegie UK Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Geoff Brown as the new Project Facilitator.
At the start of the year we held interviews for the post of Community of Practice facilitator - and we were pleased that Nick Wilding accepted this particular challenge. On the day, the interview panel were very impressed by another candidate - Geoff Brown - and following a recommendation from the Rural Committee, the Board of Trustees have approved the creation of a further post within the rural team, with responsibility for other development work associated with the Community of Practice.
Geoff Brown to join Carnegie's Rural Team
Carnegie UK Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Geoff Brown as the new Project Facilitator.
At the start of the year we held interviews for the post of Community of Practice facilitator - and we were pleased that Nick Wilding accepted this particular challenge. On the day, the interview panel were very impressed by another candidate - Geoff Brown - and following a recommendation from the Rural Committee, the Board of Trustees have approved the creation of a further post within the rural team, with responsibility for other development work associated with the Community of Practice.
Civil society and climate change
This paper summarises research conducted by the New Economics Foundation that was undertaken to inform the Inquiry's work in exploring the relationships between civil society, social justice and climate change.
Celtic Neighbours Conference - book your place now
Cydymdeitho/Journeying Together is the second in a series of gatherings organised and hosted through our RARP programme 'Celtic Neighbours'. This gathering, held in Ceredigion, Wales from the 23rd to the 25th April will be of interest to all cultural activists. It includes speakers from Irish Gaeltacht, Gaelic speaking Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from the Welsh speaking heartlands and from the multi-cultural city of Derry.
It will address the following issues
- Our minority cultures - problem or potential?
- How do we survive globalisation?
- How do we flourish?
- What can we do for ourselves?
- What have we to build on?
- Are we ambitious enough?
IACD Conference - What's Working in Community Development?
What’s Working in Community Development? is an international conference on community development. It takes place at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada from June 23rd – June 25th, 2008. IACD are expecting 300 participants, from around the world.
IACD are very excited about the breadth and depth of presentations and workshops conference delegates are offering. You can also look forward to a variety of styles of presentations, plenary work, theatre, interactive exercises, and even a mini film festival! Other conference highlights include plenary presentations by Joanne Linzey of the United Way of Canada, and Ron Colman of GPI Atlantic. The conference also features presentations from the Canadian International Development Agency’s Afghanistan Task Force, and Democracy 250.
IACD are very pleased that a new joint publication on asset based community development by the International Association for Community Development and the Carnegie UK Trust will be formally launched at the conference. Anyone interested will also have an opportunity to become part of a growing international community of practice on asset based community development.
This conference will be a great place to have fun and engage with colleagues in a meaningful way, and to make connections with colleagues from around the world, all in a relaxed and casual environment.
CLT Conference- Creating Affordable Housing - From Concept to Reality
The 2008 National Community Land Trust conference will take place at Church House Conference Centre, London, on 30th April 2008. Please download the leaflet to book your place now.
The concept of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) is widely known. They bring the affordable housing and community engagement agendas together, and as such are proving very popular. CLT projects are currently up and running in both rural and urban areas and vary greatly in size.
The role of trusts and foundations in strengthening democracy and civil society
In March 2008 the Carnegie UK Trust and the Association for Charitable Foundations hosted an event to explore the role of trusts and foundations in strengthening democracy and civil society. The event started with a presentation from Michael Edwards of the Ford Foundation, who reflected on the lessons learned by the Foundation. Click below to download the transcript of this presentation.
Inquiry to co-host Third Sector Futures Conference in Wales - 17 April, 2008
The Inquiry is co-hosting a Third Sector Futures Conference to be held in Cardiff, Wales on 17 April, 2008. The event draws heavily on the findings of the Inquiry's futures reports, especially on the scenarios for civil society. To find out more go to http://www.wcva.org.uk/images_client/publication/WCVA%20Futures%20Conf%20flyer%20E2.pdf
Philanthrocapitalism - Trust co-hosts launch of Michael Edwards report on Philanthrocapitalism
In partnership with the Young Foundation, the Carnegie UK Trust co-hosted the launch of a new report by Michael Edwards Just another emperor? The myths and realities of philanthrocapitalism.
Click here to download the full report.
Trust co-hosts launch of Michael Edwards report on Philanthrocapitalism
In partnership with the Young Foundation, the Carnegie UK Trust co-hosted the launch of a new report by Michael Edwards Just another emperor? The myths and realities of philanthrocapitalism.
Click here to download the full report.
Philanthrocapitalism - Trust co-hosts launch of report by Michael Edwards on Philanthrocapitalism
In partnership with the Young Foundation, the Carnegie UK Trust co-hosted the launch of a new report by Michael Edwards Just another Emperor? The myths and realities of philanthrocapitalism
Click here to download the full report.
Trust co-hosts launch of report by Michael Edwards on Philanthrocapitalism
In partnership with the Young Foundation, the Carnegie UK Trust co-hosted the launch of a new report by Michael Edwards Just another Emperor? The myths and realities of philanthrocapitalism
Click here to download the full report.
Report launched - How civil society responds to changing needs
Funded by the Carnegie UK Trust, the Young Foundation launches its report Discovery, arguement and action; How civil society responds to changing needs.
Click here to download the report.
Report launched - How civil society responds to changing needs
Funded by the Carnegie UK Trust, the Young Foundation launches its report Discovery, Arguement and Action; How Civil Society Responds to Changing Needs.
Click here to download the full report or contact julie.caulier-grice@youngfoundation.org to request a hard copy.
New research identifies gaps in funding for community energy projects
Supported by Carnegie UK Trust, ruralnet|uk have been undertaking mapping and research work into community energy projects. This work has 'mapped' community energy initiatives all over the UK - take a look - and provides a 'snapshot' of current activity and included case studies from Ashton Hayes, Knoydart Renewables, Transition Forest Row and FREE.
Rural Community of practice Facilitator - Nick Wilding Appointed
Just before Christmas 2007, Carnegie began a search for the person who will help us build our rural Community of Practice - an informal network of practitioners who are actively involved in building the resilient rural communities of the future. We received over 30 excellent expressions of interest from applicants as far away as Nepal and Kenya. This was narrowed to a short list of five who were invited to interview. We are now delighted to announce that Nick Wilding has accepted our offer and will start work here in mid-April.
Nick has ten years' experience as a specialist in action research, transformational learning and group facilitation. He has developed several community leadership programmes with partners from public, private and NGO sectors, as well as co-leading a Masters degree in Human Ecology at the University of Strathclyde. Nick joins us fresh from directing a year-long Rural Leadership Programme with Falkland Centre for Stewardship, Fife (see the RLP report and more about Nick at http://www.community.nickwilding.com)
Community of practice Facilitator - Nick Wilding Appointed
Just before Christmas 2007, Carnegie began a search for the person who will help us build our rural Community of Practice - an informal network of practitioners who are actively involved in building the resilient rural communities of the future. We received over 30 excellent expressions of interest from applicants as far away as Nepal and Kenya. This was narrowed to a short list of five who were invited to interview. We are now delighted to announce that Nick Wilding has accepted our offer and will start work here in mid-April.
Nick has ten years' experience as a specialist in action research, transformational learning and group facilitation. He has developed several community leadership programmes with partners from public, private and NGO sectors, as well as co-leading a Masters degree in Human Ecology at the University of Strathclyde. Nick joins us fresh from directing a year-long Rural Leadership Programme with Falkland Centre for Stewardship, Fife (see the RLP report and more about Nick at http://www.community.nickwilding.com)
Carnegie funded digital shorts to be shown at Borderlines Film Festival
Migrant Stories, a series of two-minute digital shorts made by the Rural Media Company will be screened at the Borderlines Film Festival in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd April at 6.15pm. These short films have been produced as part of the action research work being undertaken under the RARP theme Building Inclusive Rural Communities. In these shorts, workers, friends and employers tell their own stories. In their own words. The Lithuanians who opened a village shop and the Russian who's saving for a BMW; the Polish teacher coping with loneliness and the couple who carried the hokey-cokey to the snowy wastes of the Ukraine. The purpose of Migrant Stories is to explore new ways of building understanding and social cohesion between migrant and host communities in Herefordshire. For those that cannot attend the screenings, the Rural Media Company will be producing a DVD which will be available to purchase through their website.
Carnegie’s Young People’s Initiative launches final report - Embargoed: 00.01 20 February 2008
Carnegie UK Trust research published on Wednesday 20 February at the ‘Make Participation Work’ conference in London explores the need for greater and more active participation of young people in society.
Drawing on the experience of Carnegie’s Young People’s Initiative, which has funded research and projects into effective youth participation for the last ten years, Empowering Young People highlights the urgent need for a more proactive approach to youth participation to ensure the full engagement of young people in society.
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