Ideas
Browse our ideas to find a wide range of fun things to do.
Connecting with people
Plan a ‘Love Where You Live’ event
Invite your neighbours to share their favourite places and encourage people to look at where they live with fresh eyes.
Connecting with people
Arrange a memory walk
A memory walk activity — during which older residents share their recollections of the neighbourhood with local schoolchildren — is…
Connecting with people
Run a Disco Soup event
A Disco Soup event is a fun way to bring people together while using up surplus food.
Connecting with people
Start a lantern parade
Lantern parades are a great idea for an event that keeps that sense of community spirit going well into the…
Connecting with people
Community treasure hunt
This is a simple icebreaker that gets everyone in your party involved, and gets people finding out more about each…
Connecting with people
Set up a community cinema
Community cinemas provide an informal way to bring people together. They’re also a great outlet for any local film-making talent.
Connecting with people
How to be an LGBTQ+ ally in your community
As part of Pride month and far, far beyond, we’re sharing our top advice on how to be an ally…
Connecting with people
How to establish an inclusive community
The most interesting things happen when people from different backgrounds and with different ideas get to make something together.
Connecting with people
How to talk to anyone
Learn how to communicate effectively and connect people together in your community with our tips and tricks.
Connecting with people
How to increase your sphere of influence
Family, friends, colleagues and communities near and farther afield... how big is your sphere of influence?
Connecting with people
How to work with older people
Working with older people can make a difference to your projects and how your projects can improve their lives.
Connecting with people
How to work with young people
Our youth culture is vibrant and rich, and something we should all be proud of.