
Place-Based Peer Learning Newsletter: July 2026
- Trauma informed practice
- Spirit of the Place
- Arts and Culture Peer Learning
Upcoming Events
Trauma Informed Practice Resources
Discover our new Trauma informed Practice Resource, commissioned by the Place-Based Peer Learning Programme and produced by Collective Encounters.
The session will take place on Wednesday 16 September. Book your place.
Spirit of the Place
Join us to hear from two ambitious, large-scale capital projects from the UK and Finland who are developing sustainable business models whilst ensuring community identity and needs remain at their heart.
At the session on Thursday 24 September we will hear from The Auckland Project, County Durham and Kaapeli, Helsinki. Discover more.
Catch up
Know your Neighbourhood
Catch up on our session in which we explored the difference creative activities have made in improving health, wellbeing and sense of connection.
The session featured updates from Arts Council England and Creative Lives. Watch now.
Place Policy Information
Take a look at our recent session on Arts Council England’s Place Policy.
The session covered Devolution, Local Government reorganisation and Place-based initiatives, such as the Pride in Place strategy. Take a look.
Culture and Place Data Explorer
The Culture and Place Data Explorer is an interactive tool, designed to support us and help our partners understand the impact of our investment and development work in communities across the country.
Catch up on our recent session on how to use the Culture and Place Data Explorer to reflect and maximise the data for your place. Discover more.
Sector News
New Fundraising Toolkit
Explore new guidance to help arts, culture and heritage organisations approach fundraising, sponsorship and donor relationships confidently, responsibly and in line with good governance practice. Find out more.
Image credit: The Auckland Project and Kaapeli.
