Our Learning Programme supports members in their place-shaping work. Through study visits, expert insight, events, and podcasts, it shares proven practice, sparks new thinking, and helps members tackle complex challenges with clarity and confidence.
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Podcast on the role of community centres in supporting wellbeing and strengthening neighbourhoods.
Member insight on supporting communities through food pantries.
June 2026: Improving green space and nature for our communities
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Event at London Climate Action Week on how member-led regeneration could shape the next wave of sustainable neighbourhoods.
Member insight on working with partners to support nature-based recovery.
July 2026: Acting as a community anchor
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A study visit to MSV in Manchester to hear about their role as a community anchor in challenging times.
Member insight on building relationships with community leaders to support cohesion.
August 2026: Designing services with and for residents
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Webinar on putting genuine resident experience at the heart of services.
Member insight on the opportunities and challenges of community volunteering programmes.
September 2026: Supporting the unique needs of younger and older residents
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Podcast on developing and delivering an offer for younger residents.
Member insight on working with older residents to improve health and reduce social isolation.
October 2026: Regenerating homes for new and existing communities
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Study visit to whg in the Midlands to learn about their approach to regeneration.
Member insight on rebuilding a community through regeneration.
November 2026: PlaceShapers Annual Conference (virtual)
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Our two-day virtual annual conference will be packed full of sessions on physical, economic, and social place-shaping.
December 2026: Opening up economic opportunities for residents
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Webinar on supporting residents to prepare for the jobs of the future.
Member insight on supporting young people into employment.
January 2027: Transforming places for future generations
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Study visit to Peabody in London to explore their approach to transforming Thamesmead through environmental and cultural regeneration.
Member insight on lessons from the Pride in Place programme in delivering community regeneration.
February 2027: Improving the health of our communities
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Podcast on developing new approaches and partnerships to support resilient healthy communities through community activities and the use of green space.
Member insight on how our work and partnerships can impact on community resilience.
March 2027: Building new homes for long-term impact
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Webinar on working in partnership to build and regenerate homes to link residents to economic opportunities
Member insight on the opportunities of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme to build homes that genuinely meet need.
April 2027: Supporting the financial resilience of residents
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Webinar on developing an inclusive modern approach to financial stability, debt and tenancy sustainment support.
Member insight on how we can support residents to maximise their income and access financial support.
We'll be sharing our plans for Physical PlaceShaping as soon as we have it. Please check back soon.
We'll be sharing our plans for Social PlaceShaping as soon as we have it. Please check back soon.
We'll be sharing our plans for Economic PlaceShaping as soon as we have it. Please check back soon.
