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 […]