ChatGPT, AI and Community Work

I recently saw a TikTok of a software developer saying they’d be out of a job in 6 months because of AI such as ChatGPT, a new natural language processing tool driven by AI (artificial intelligence) technology with dazzling capabilities. … Continued

Peer to Parent support – Parents 1st

Peer to Parent We are delighted to be the learning partners for the pilot of ‘Peer to Parent’ which is a peer support collaborative in Essex supporting parents and families during the perinatal period. Peer to Parent brings together a … Continued

Digital Inclusion in Libraries

Researching digital inclusion We are really delighted to be working with the Good Things Foundation and Libraries Connected as their research partner, looking at how we can capture the many ways libraries support digital inclusion. Our aim is to create … Continued

Farewell to our Intern Zoe

Our summer intern, Zoe, is returning to University this month after spending the summer with us. She was wonderful addition to our team – always positive, pro-active and eager to learn. Even though she was here for just a sort … Continued

Communities responding to Covid-19 research

Covid-19 research We are pleased to be part of Local Trust’s Communities Responding to Covid-19 research project! We are working alongside a wider team, convened by University of Birmingham Third Sector Research Centre, who are conducting research in 26 communities … Continued

Aspirations Mentoring Project, Bolton-Evaluation

Mentoring young people The Aspirations project of the Bolton Lads and Girls Club is for looked after children aged 8-15 to provide one to one mentoring. It aimed to improve their confidence and relationships and by  doing so, support them to … Continued

Engage Britain – Community Conversations

Engage Britain’s first campaign The charity Engage Britain’s first major campaign is called Health and Care. Its focus is on what really matters to people about Health and Care and taking the issues raised directly to decision makers. By doing … Continued