Celebrating 30 years of ToP facilitation facilitation training, 1996-2026 Our first ICA:UK public ‘ToP’ facilitation training course was held in London in March 1996. One participant wrote soon after: This is just a brief note to say how much I valued the opportunity to …

Our first ICA:UK public ‘ToP’ #facilitation training course was held in London in March 1996 #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/2026/04/22/c...

Today we are standing together with dying people, against Lords blocking the assisted dying Bill ❤️

BREAKING: We're taking the government to court over Palantir Peter Thiel's surveillance firm is embedded in the NHS. Wes Streeting won't show us the briefings - so we have launched a legal challenge.

We’re working with Democracy for Sale to take the government to court over secret Palantir documents 👇
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-were-taking-t...

ToP facilitation training Register now in Eventbrite for my own upcoming public courses in London, Brussels & Sitges, Barcelona. For additional courses offered by fellow ICA:UK Associates, see the full ICA:UK course sch…

“How can I have more purposeful & productive conversations, develop creative solutions and build group consensus?”

Join me for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods to find out, 23-24 June in Brussels or 7-8 July in London!

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The main threat to democracy today isn't military coups, it's elected leaders who systematically dismantle democratic institutions from within.

This is what Susan Stokes argues in her latest piece for the Journal of Democracy, 'Why Elected Leaders Subvert Democracy'.

muse.jhu.edu/article/986019

Terminally ill people have been let down by the handful of Peers blocking the assisted dying Bill.

This fight isn't over - parliamentarians must deliver on the will of MPs and the public.

In the German state of Thuringia, a state-wide citizens’ assembly will begin on 21 April 2026 to discuss the topic of “peace and diplomacy”. The mini-public is intended to give a voice to the “silent majority”.

www.buergerrat.de/en/news/givi...

#CitisensAssembly

Citizens' assemblies are one of today's most exciting democratic innovations. Yet challenges remain.

So how can citizens' assemblies evolve to live up to their promise? Join this workshop on April 28 in Munich to find out.

www.mehr-demokratie.de/en/mehr-wiss...

#CitizensAssembly

Thank you again to everyone who helps to make this IAF England & Wales conference #facilitate2026 and this #facilitation community so special - see you again soon at an #IAFmeetup, and then again next year, same time, same place, for #facilitate2027! @iafenglandwales.bsky.social

In the US city of Lexington, a Civic Assembly has drawn up recommendations for amending the urban county charter. On 27 April, those involved will discuss the process in an online event.

www.mehr-demokratie.de/en/mehr-wiss...

#CitizensAssembly

Welcome to the thestudio Birmingham for #facilitate2026, a fabulous festival of #facilitation starting soon!

The #facilitation is all kicking off at #facilitate2026 in Birmingham - welcome!

#facilitate2026 here we come!

Between crisis narratives and limited power: Deliberative forums as a way out of the European Parliament’s structural dilemma Ein Blog über die Demokratie in Europa

Citizens’ assemblies could offer @europarl.europa.eu the
chance to live up to its own claim to be the centre of democratic debate, writes historian @steinbri1.bsky.social on @foederalist.eu

#CitizensAssembly

Exclusively for IAF Members - You're invited to the IAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)!

Join us on Sunday, 3 May at 15:00 UTC, either online via Zoom or in person at the Crowne Plaza, Monterrey, Mexico.

Members, register now to secure your place: iaf-world.org/events/iaf-a...

Flensburg is the first local authority in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein to hold a Citizens’ Jury followed by a referendum. The focus is on the future of mobility in the Baltic Sea city.

www.buergerrat.de/en/news/citi...

#CitizensAssembly

Practise Care to Navigate Tension - Community Organising Foundations Collective care makes teams stronger during moments of tension. Learn how to support each other and build lasting commitment.

Join us in one week to learn practical approaches to strengthen collective care and sustain your organising over the long term in our Practise Care to Navigate Tension workshop.

🗓️ Wed 22 Apr | Book now: actbuildchange.com/events/colle...

#CollectiveCare #CommunityOrganiser #CommunityOrganising

We are just one week from our most important demo yet.

Join us on Parliament Square on 22 April to stand up for dignity and choice.

Let’s show those blocking the assisted dying Bill that behind every dying person is a nation believing in choice.

We start at 9am. Wear pink.
Sign up 👇

Using ToP Methods with Kisauni Vocational Training Centre in Mombasa, Kenya - ICA:UK Case Study by John Cornwell Groupwork sessions in 2021 and 2023 , involving staff members and students Background Kisauni Vocational Training Centre (formerly Kisauni Youth Polytechnic) was establishe...

Using ToP #facilitation Methods with Kisauni Vocational Training Centre in Mombasa, Kenya - a #ToPfacilitation case study by John Cornwell ica-uk.org.uk/using-top-me...

Introduction to Citizens' Assemblies for 18-35 year olds Watch the story of the UK’s first Climate Assembly and explore what fairer decision‑making could look like in Scotland.

📅 This Saturday! Watch the story of the UK’s first Climate Assembly and explore what fairer decision‑making could look like in Scotland.󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁤󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👇

📢 Our very own Kelly McBride, Director of Capacity Building and Standards, is speaking at a free event in Edinburgh exploring citizens' assemblies.

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We’ve been celebrating some of our members and the wins they achieved together in the past year. This week, we’re celebrating @migrants_rights_network!

To give just a few highlights of their work, in 2025 MRN 👇🧵

#MigrantJustice #WordsMatter #NotAStranger #HostileEnvironment #CommunityOrganiser

Introduction to Transformative Community Organising Transformative organising combines community organising and collective care. Discover the basics of power and creating change together.

Our next Introduction to Transformative Community Organising workshop is happening in one week! If you haven't already, make sure you reserve your place on this in-demand workshop.

🗓️ Thu 16 Apr | Book now: actbuildchange.com/events/intro...

#CommunityOrganising #CommunityOrganisers #Campaigns

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there Israeli strikes have hit central Beirut without warning, causing panic. Wednesday's strikes came after Israel said the ceasefire announced in the U.S.

One of the strikes hit the building where I used to live, and another one hit one block over from my current apartment. Both in very normal residential neighborhoods.

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there: apnews.com/article/isra...

All set for today's @iafenglandwales.bsky.social #facilitation meetup in London #iafmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

Our first ICA:UK ToP public ‘ToP’ #facilitation training course was held in London in March 1996! Check out our Public Course Schedule for further details, and for dates and registrations for upcoming courses #ToPfacilitation ica-uk.org.uk/30-years-of-...

Not long now until our monthly @iafenglandwales.bsky.social London coffee meetup, this time hosted by me and AMC Newton FRSA, this Wednesday 8 April in Kings Cross - do join us if you can for informal networking and #facilitation chat, all welcome! #IAFmeetup 
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Supporters of the assisted dying Bill are working to secure the backing of 200 MPs to bring the legislation back.

Looking to make working for change your job? Our Opportunities page is for you, with roles for community organisers. Here are some of this month's highlights 👇🧵

#Opportunities #Hiring #Changemakers #CommunityOrganisers

Practise Care to Navigate Tension - Community Organising Foundations Collective care makes teams stronger during moments of tension. Learn how to support each other and build lasting commitment.

Organising is emotionally demanding work. When teams face conflict, stress, or difficult decisions, collective care becomes essential. Join our workshop on 22nd April to learn how to improve collective care in your organising.

Book now: actbuildchange.com/events/colle...

#CommunityOrganiser

Upcoming Involve Training Sessions

Public Engagement Training
📅 Tuesday, March 17 - 2-5pm

Facilitating Public Engagement Training
📅 Thursday, March 26 - 2-5pm

Perfect for public sector teams, non-profits, community organisers, and anyone looking to lead impactful engagement work. ✨

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