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0-18, 19-39, 40-64, 65-up, Projects, Showcase, Society

Raising hope in a sink estate

First ever Guardian Society Charity of the Month

My first job in the charity sector was promoting the concept of community foundations – the embodiment of ‘Big Society’ thinking. As a result of the work, Guardian Society chose us as their first ever charity of the month. Here’s…

Sean McDougall
30/04/2012

0-18, Design methods, Education, Projects, Showcase, Society, Training

Listening to young people – the story of Youthbank

Community foundations were early funders of a great concept called Youthbank. I secured its first national coverage, in the Guardian. Shortly after, Abbey National got in touch to offer us £250,000. Across the country, sets of young people have spent…

Sean McDougall
08/04/2012