🎉 As we close out 2024, we want to thank everyone who has contributed to our journey this year - partners, funders, practitioners, and communities.

Let’s carry forward our learnings into an impactful 2025.

Happy New Year! ✨

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Right to Succeed's Cradle to Career programme with Liverpool City Region built cross sector trust and collaboration to drive impact to improve life chances for young people.

Read more: https://buff.ly/3P2wxEJ

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Minderoo Foundation shows how "scaling deep" can drive lasting change: focusing on fewer communities, building strong partnerships, and shifting systems for real impact.

Learn more from our study trip with them and Reach Foundation: https://buff.ly/48oWfvR

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Merry Christmas from all of us at Place Matters!🎄

We’re taking a moment to feel grateful for connection, community, and all the little things that make life brighter. We hope today is a special day for all those who celebrate.

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Changing the way we communicate change. In #SystemsChange and #PlaceBasedChange, complex terms and wordy resources can alienate the very people we aim to support.

This year we've been asking:
How do we keep our work inclusive in the face of complexity?

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A speech bubble reads "I want them to know that's I'm somebody", from a parent of a mental health service user shared with Black Thrive Birmingham

This statement, shared with Black Thrive Birmingham, highlights the need for relational, person-centered services. How can public services shift to work with humanity and ensure everyone feels seen? Read more https://buff.ly/41Guuxq

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Liz Weaver’s reminder taught us the need to focus this year.

Locally and globally, we’ve faced countless challenges. At #PlaceMatters, prioritising impact areas helps us drive change whilst maintaining our ability to learn & grow.

How do you focus your energy? #PlaceMatters2024