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This section captures stories and updates about community organisers and hosts across the country. We also recognise that there is a huge amount of organising already taking place and would love to hear from you. If you have a story to tell about your organising experiences please let us know.

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Go karts curing teenagitus

10th May 2012
Trainee CO Glenn Jenkins and his team engage with youth and support their visions of community development

Emotional days

27th Apr 2012
Trainee Community Organiser Mike McDonald shares his experience with issues faced by the elderly.

What is in it for me?

5th Apr 2012

Trainee Community Organiser Rebecca Cant shares her experiences of working with a Volunteer, showing how the work can be at times difficult but ...

Breaking bread, breaking barriers

23rd Mar 2012
Building trust through sharing food can be a powerful tool. Read how Matthew Johnson used it to connect with the Kurdish community!

Big Society - can they do it?

8th Mar 2012
Listen to the first part of the new "Building the Big Society" series on BBC Radio 4's!

What does the Big Society mean on the ground?

8th Mar 2012
Giles Edwards from BBC Radio 4 explores the value of Big Society as a development effort in the community.

One of the best jobs in the world!

28th Feb 2012
What made Gavin Marsh, a Trainee Community Organiser, think his job is "one of the best in the world!"

Knit and Natter Group - a driver of positive change

21st Feb 2012

Susan Pomfret, a Trainee Community Organiser, shares an inspirational story about how crafts have the power to connect communities and make positive ...

Nick Hurd visits Manchester Metropolitan University

27th Jul 2011

Manchester Metropolitan University was recently visited by the Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd. The Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social ...

Kirkgate Arts - Interviewing Community Organisers

27th Jul 2011

We've been interviewing for Community Organisers at Kirkgate Arts in Cockermouth, Cumbria, over the last few days. It's been a really ...