News, Updates & Case Studies

Stay up to date with everything happening across Real Ideas!

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.

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Forest Rising – Young People Leading Nature Recovery

Learn how Forest Rising empowered 22 young people to shape Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest through habitat design, leadership development, and the creation of a Youth Board.

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Exminster Parish Council – Planning for Growth

Discover how community engagement with 95 Exminster residents shaped planning for a new 2,000-home development, informing long-term community cohesion and development strategies.

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Empowering Places – Supporting Community Businesses in Plymouth

Learn how Plymouth's Empowering Places programme delivered £1.25m investment, 25 jobs, and 15 asset transfers to empower community businesses in areas of high disadvantage from 2017-2021.