Place-Based Peer Learning Newsletter: July 2026

Published on July 20, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of our Place-Based Peer Learning Newsletter! 
 
As well as our regular selection of the latest events, news and learning from the programme, we’ll also have a focus on: 
  • 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.