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Oct 31

BIG CHANGE FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS

In her introductory blog, our new Policy and Programmes Manager Rosie Maguire explores how the seeds of change can be sown in small ways to unlock radical and lasting transformations – highlighted by projects close to her heart that she has been part of since becoming involved in CTP’s work.... read more →
Oct 23

A NEW COMPASS FOR COUNCILS

• The blog below by Liz Zeidler first appeared in the Municipal Journal on 2 October 2024.The Thriving Places Index data 2024 has been released for England. Liz Zeidler,  co-founder of the Centre for Thriving Places, talks about how the dashboard supports councils across the UK to lead their cities... read more →
Oct 08
Sep 26

WELLBEING DATA IS INSPIRING

HOW THE THRIVING PLACES INDEX IS BECOMING A DRIVER FOR CHANGE This time last week, Centre for Thriving Places (CTP) released the 2024 data for its world leading Thriving Places Index (TPI), which analyses how local areas perform against key drivers of wellbeing for people and planet. Mike Zeidler, one... read more →
Sep 24
Aug 29

The Economics of Racism and Social Division

Following the far right violence in UK towns and cities this summer, LIz Zeidler reflects on how a different economy might help end hate and exploitation A lot is being written about racism at the moment. With far right violence bringing terror to our towns and cities in recent weeks,... read more →
Aug 08

CTP STATEMENT ON FAR RIGHT VIOLENCE

Centre for Thriving Places condemns the far right violence taking place in so many towns and cities.  We are appalled at the racist intent in this violence and categorically reject the misinformation and hate-fuelled narratives being shared about those seeking sanctuary in the UK. We believe refugees and asylum-seekers are... read more →
Jul 16

TAKE YOUR FINANCIAL WELLBEING PULSE

Financial wellbeing is a hugely important topic about the relationship between money and how it contributes to our happiness. CTP and Chris Budd, author of The Financial Wellbeing book, have built on their collaborative report on Financial Wellbeing, to launch the Financial Wellbeing Pulse. In his guest blog for CTP,... read more →
Jun 27

Vote to end the Age of Greed

It’s election week in the UK. Every think tank, campaigning group and charity has published its ‘5 key things’ that the next government must do to solve our collective ills. From wealth taxes, to green investment, from reforming voting systems, to devolving power to local people, from ceasefires to care... read more →
May 23

Meet our new Project and Finance Administrator

A big welcome to Kate Broadhurst, our new Project and Finance Administrator, who is looking after the team’s admin and finance needs and projects. In her introductory blog she talks about her love of nature and how she embraces her creativity alongside her financial and business skills.  I started my... read more →
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