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As a non-profit social enterprise, we make it easier for local people to shape the places they live by improving how communities and institutions work together. It’s about doing better, together. Our philosophy Community participation is critical social infrastructure. It builds trust, reciprocity and collective agency, creating the right conditions for people and communities to flourish. Yet, we’re facing a global crisis of disengagement and disconnection. Trust in institutions is declining, social isolation is rising and many people feel excluded from the decisions that affect their lives. Too often, people are treated as recipients of services, rather than co-creators of solutions. When people are given opportunities to influence the places they live, work and belong - even in small ways - something powerful happens. They build confidence, develop new skills, develop relationships and discover a deeper sense of connection and purpose. Participation doesn't just improve places, it strengthens people. Our work bridges the gaps in between governments, communities and industry by building trust, relationships and a shared responsibility through doing. We make positive action easier, more practical and more accessible by connecting people making it happen. Our story Founded in 2018 by Jimmy Murphy and Dean Cracknell, with plenty of help from supporters, our movement started with the simple idea to make it easier for local doers to create the positive change that they want to see in their communities. Originally known as Town Team Movement, our formative years focused on supporting Town Teams - community-led groups of residents and business operators who improve their neighbourhood, using our Charter of Behaviour to build and strengthen local relationships. Over time, we recognised that thriving communities require more than active citizens. They also need governments and institutions that are willing and able to enable local action.