Rachael Orr
(Chief Executive)
Pictured, L-R, Charlotte Kay, Joanna Charlton, Rachael Orr, Claire Higgins (Vice-Chair), Matthew Walker (Chair) and James Bryson
Meet the Team
PlaceShapers has been described as a ‘lean giant.’ We are a tiny core team of four supported by an enthusiastic and involved board. Run by members for members we also benefit from the assistance of specialist networks within the network. We put place-shaping at the heart of decision-making to improve lives and communities.
Latest from twitter
Interesting thoughts on our Levelling Up report 👇 "Give communities ownership of the land and control over the decisions that matter to them, and bring the housing association’s expertise to build, refurbish and manage homes with them" As Tom says - the potential is there! https://t.co/vN2cvX8zvQ
Great new report launched today by @_CELUP on how communities can drive the levelling up agenda. ✅Make civil society partners in levelling up ✅Invest in ‘social’ as well as ‘physical’ infrastructure ✅Make long term financial commitments https://t.co/x5TTUMOAiK https://t.co/Iub1Fxrhi8
We get the strongest results with the democratic involvement of local people and communities in decisions and projects. @walsallwhg shows #LevellingUpInAction in our new report. https://t.co/QwmYniprcT https://t.co/fpZfCQZx2p
Physical, economic, social and democratic regeneration. Read the full report here. https://t.co/QwmYni7Qll https://t.co/1qJUUB2Osj
Levelling up is also about our sense of “place”. Housing associations invest £750m each year into communities. @NorthStarHG and @KarbonHomes show this boosting civic engagement and pride. https://t.co/QwmYni7Qll #LevellingUpInAction https://t.co/hTeYLJRHLs
Always a pleasure to collaborate with thought leaders like @Placeshapers on initiatives like this. #ukhousing #socialhousing #housing #comms https://t.co/2LVaumGHu6