Insights, announcements and real-world impact.
From organisational news and policy updates to inspiring case studies and media coverage, this is where we share what’s happening across Real Ideas. Whether you're a partner, participant, funder or curious visitor, explore how our work is evolving, growing and making a difference.
Assessing voluntary visitor contributions in St Ives, Penzance, and Looe to fund community projects through tourism.
Supporting Trowbridge Town Hall Trust to secure £16m Future High Streets funding and create a vibrant community space.
Identifying innovative income streams and social enterprise models for vital South West transport infrastructure.
Heritage Lottery-funded feasibility plan for restoring historic Redoubt 4, part of Glenville Battery on the Rame Peninsula.
Historic fishing port in Cornwall developing a co-created plan for economic resilience and inclusive community growth.
Award-winning children's theatre company securing a sustainable future through business planning and investment strategy.
The Freshspring Trust preserves the historic SS Freshspring, using maritime heritage to inspire learning and skills development.
Heritage Development Trusts across the UK are bringing historic buildings back into community use, generating social and economic benefits f
Discover how the State of Us conference united 120 UK community leaders in Plymouth to strengthen the movement for economic democracy through workshops, networking, and action-oriented discussions.
Discover how Sherford's 7,500-home new town is building community ownership from the ground up through a CLT, resident panels, and strategic partnerships shaping its future development.
See how 150 Keyham residents partnered with national conservation bodies to create a community-led nature restoration plan, improving local health and environmental resilience.
See how we supported 10 community businesses and launched 7 green enterprises in Plymouth, securing £322k and engaging 200 volunteers in community-led urban nature stewardship.