News & Events

The latest from the Belong Network

News & Events

The latest from the Belong Network

Latest News and Upcoming Events

Welcome to our News and Events page! Here, you’ll find the latest updates and exciting happenings from our community, keeping you informed and engaged.

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Co-design vital in creating events that foster social cohesion and build community connection, new Belong research shows

New research from Belong into findings from the Spirit of 2012 archive on the impact of events on social cohesion and connection finds that co-design is essential in the events organising process to maximise the benefits to communities.
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Belong Network, British Future and Together call on Starmer to set out long-term plan to tackle root causes of riots

The Belong Network, British Future and the Together Coalition have published a new paper, ‘After the riots’, setting out a 12-point plan of policy proposals to address what it calls a “vacuum on communities policy”.
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Power of Events: Online Launch

Tickets now available for the online launch of Power of Events, our new research on learning from the Spirit of 2012 archive looking at the impact of events on social cohesion and connection.
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A table of Belong Network members in discussion at a networking event.

Places and People: September meeting date announced

Places and People is Belong’s Community of Practice designed specifically for organisations involved in place-based approaches to building cohesion.
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Promoting interfaith relationships, women’s rights and leadership

Julie Siqqiqi MBE announced as Shared Ground guest speaker.
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International expert on polarisation to join Shared Ground session

Polarisation is one of the key issues which Belong addresses during our Shared Ground training and skill-sharing programme.