ReSpace Projects is a social enterprise based in London that specialises in transforming empty and derelict buildings into useful sites with the agreement of local councils and landlords. Founder Gee Sinha initially became involved in reclaiming commercial properties that remained vacant and disused, often for years. Sinha lived in a squat after becoming homeless in… Continue reading Value in the meantime: the social enterprise transforming London’s empty buildings
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(Any)body work: behind the scenes at London’s first all-female garage
Laura Kennedy is making waves in the traditionally male-dominated world of mechanics and engineering by running Spanners With Manners, London’s first all-female garage. Located in Finchley, north London, the garage has become a celebrity hotspot, with both Rod Stewart and Sadie Frost having connections to the business. Kennedy attributes the success of Spanners With Manners… Continue reading (Any)body work: behind the scenes at London’s first all-female garage
What’s a digital footprint and how can I shrink mine?
In today’s digital age, our personal data is a prized asset that is constantly traded online without our knowledge. Every search we make, site we visit, like we post and song we download leaves a digital trail behind that reveals a lot about us – from our likes and dislikes to our religious and political… Continue reading What’s a digital footprint and how can I shrink mine?
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Sweden has introduced a new law allowing grandparents to take paid parental leave. Under the law, a parent couple will be able to transfer up to 45 days of their leave to a grandparent. Single parents will be able to transfer 90 days. Sweden has a long history of pioneering family policies, famously offering 480… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Life lessons: Omid Djalili on what life so far has taught him
Award-winning Iranian-British stand-up comedian and actor, Omid Djalili is internationally renowned for his engaging performances. From starring in Hollywood movies like Sex and the City 2 and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again to featuring in Channel 4’s hit series, The Change, Djalili’s talent appears to know no bounds. With his new and intimate show,… Continue reading Life lessons: Omid Djalili on what life so far has taught him
The bid to ensure that no one dies alone
No One Dies Alone (NODA) is a global movement of compassionate citizens who provide companionship to people in the last hours of their lives. While the volunteer-based initiative was initially established to alleviate the fear of dying alone, founder Alison Bunce has now expanded it to address social isolation and loneliness. Her organisation, Compassionate Inverclyde,… Continue reading The bid to ensure that no one dies alone
‘I saw a man transform before my eyes’
When a man steps into the centre of A Band of Brothers’ circle for the first time, Conroy Harris, the charity’s CEO, admits feeling uncertain. In the past, the man may have been dismissed by Harris as he carried preconceived notions of what a ‘real man’ should look and act like. However, after doing some… Continue reading ‘I saw a man transform before my eyes’
Six things we learned making the Positive News podcast
After six episodes featuring a diverse range of communities tackling mental health issues across the globe, Positive News’ inaugural podcast, Developing Mental Wealth, has finished its debut series. Community initiatives focused on the importance of communal, low-cost, and culturally relevant support and education were the subject of the podcast, traveling to Guatemala, Nigeria, Peru, Zimbabwe,… Continue reading Six things we learned making the Positive News podcast
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
There is plenty of good news to go around this week, from environmental progress in China and Ireland to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease in the US. Indonesia also celebrates a record low poverty rate, while the UK has its most diverse parliament yet. Indonesia has lifted three million people out of poverty over the… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
We want to know: what do forests mean to you?
Do you have a deep appreciation for nature? Maybe you feel the urge to hug a tree or simply bask in the beauty of a forest. It’s no surprise that spending time in the woods can have a significant impact on your mental and physical well-being. Taking a leisurely walk in nature can relieve stress… Continue reading We want to know: what do forests mean to you?