Atlas To Recovery
Showcasing the Atlas to Recovery. This remarkable multi-arts project explored the theme of recovery from mental health challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by professional artists and facilitators Susan Clarke, Saul Hewish, Kath Stanway, Dan Higgs, Siobhan Mcaleer, Fateha Begum, Andrea Joseph, James Earls-Davis, Emily Andrews, and Cynthia Coady, in collaboration with […]
Getting Free
Episode 9 | Getting Free In this episode, we explore the themes of education, organisation, and agitation concerning Joshua Virasami’s thought-provoking book, “How to Change It,” where he offers a roadmap for how we can start to build a better, more just world. We’re joined by Leon, our Head of Research, who shares his insights […]
Crime and Punishment
Episode 8 | Crime and Punishment Welcome to this episode where we’re discussing crime, arrest, abolitionist theory and its relation to the criminal justice system. Our discussion was sparked by this thought-provoking article: https://www.resilience.org/stories/2019-10-31/the-flawed-social-science-behind-extinction-rebellions-change-strategy/ . We highly recommend giving it a read! Throughout the conversation, we return to the matter of arrest and criminalisation of […]
Finding Faith
Episode 7 | Finding Faith Joining us in this discussion is Georgia Kilment-Temple, Breathe’s Lead Stoke Organiser who shares her personal journey of how her faith has shaped her involvement in community organising. We’ll delve into how faith-based organisations and communities can play a significant role in promoting social justice and collective action. Georgia will […]
Coalition Building
Episode 6 | Coalition Building Welcome to our video on the potential of coalition building. It’s all about collaboration, building relationships, and working towards a common objective. Coalition building is often seen as a crucial tool for achieving collective goals, bringing together individuals and organisations with a shared vision. Indeed, we highlight this potential and […]
The Tyranny of Structurelessness
Episode 5 | The Tyranny of Structurelessness Have you ever been part of a grassroots movement that started out with the best intentions, but eventually fizzled out or turned toxic? In this episode of our podcast, we examine “The Tyranny of Structurelessness,” a phenomenon where a lack of formal structure in grassroots movements can lead […]
De-Growth
Episode 4 | De-Growth De-growth: an emerging approach that challenges the dominant belief that economic growth is the only way to achieve prosperity. In this episode, we explore the principles and values that underpin de-growth, and how it proposes to create a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone. Join the conversation as we examine […]
The Poll Tax Rebellion
Episode 3 | The Poll Tax Rebellion In this episode of our podcast, we’re diving into the Poll Tax Rebellion – a historic moment of civil disobedience in the UK that brought the country to a standstill. This regressive tax, introduced by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1990, was deeply unpopular and sparked a grassroots […]
The Anti-Globalisation Movement
Episode 2 | The Anti-Globalisation Movement Today we’re diving into the history, ideas, and legacy of the anti-globalisation movement. Drawing on examples from around the world, we show how the anti-globalisation movement has influenced other social and environmental movements and contributed to the emergence of new forms of activism. Whether you’re new to the concept […]
A Lament for Climate Justice
Glasgow Lament | Naming Our Losses This powerful journey explores what holding community grief spaces can look like in communities affected by the collective crises. The film follows the gathering of community workers and activists from food banks, housing associations, migrant justice organisations and climate justice groups. Through the tradition of lament, we bear witness […]