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Just Ideas supports charities, public sector organisations and businesses working towards positive social or organisational change and environmental justice. Visit us at just-ideas.co.uk

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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
It’s that time of year again… Delighted to share headlines from the Just Ideas crew in 2025 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/12... And looking ahead to how we use our values to shape new work and collaborations in 2026!
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Annual Review 2025: Leading with values | Just Ideas
Right from the very beginning of Just Ideas, it was our intention to work towards social environmental justice. During the 18 years we’ve been working together, as a company and a collaborative, in pa...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
🌍 Students in Reading stepped into the shoes of global leaders at the 12th Schools’ Climate Conference — debating how to drive climate action ahead of COP30. New blog by conference observers Helena Hempel & Robert Usher: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/12... #YouthVoice #ClimateAction #COP30
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Global Collaboration a priority as Reading Schools Debate Climate Action in COP30 | Just Ideas
On November 18th 2025 Just Ideas led on delivering the 12th InterClimate Network Reading Schools’ Climate Conference with 65 students from ten local secondary school joining us in the Council Chamber ...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
On Tuesday a team from Just Ideas' co-ordinated and facilitated the 12th InterClimate Network Reading Schools' Climate Conference. Many thanks to SSE - who sponsored the Conference - and to everyone who supported the day.
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 31/10/2025
For 15 years, residents in Big Local areas have worked together to create lasting change. Now, with less than six months to go before the programme comes to an end, we’re sharing the stories, reflections and achievements of the people who made it all happen. [1/2]
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with: The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry Power to Change on participatory learning Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart Please visit ➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
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Just Ideas Autumn Review 2025 | Just Ideas
Expanding our network and building our experience Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing over t...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Over on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... We’ve now completed our active role in Every Story Matters, the listening exercise for the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Module 8 of the inquiry has now been published, focussing on the experiences of Children and Young People inc in health and education.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our Autumn Review 2025 is out! Covering our work with: The Every Story Matters listening project for the UK Covid Inquiry Power to Change on participatory learning Addiction Healthcare Goals, putting service users’ voices at the heart Please visit ➡️ just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
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Just Ideas Autumn Review 2025 | Just Ideas
Expanding our network and building our experience Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing over t...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
New on the Just Ideas blog: Brookside Big Local – Sharing Stories of Success 🌟 From greener spaces to youth engagement and outdoor events, residents reflected on 10 years of positive change at our “Telling Our Story” workshop. Read more: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
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Brookside Big Local - sharing stories of success | Just Ideas
In 2019 a team from Brookside Big Local in Telford attended a Local Trust Measuring Change workshop facilitated by Just Ideas. Since then Just Ideas – led by Richard Usher – has worked alongside the B...
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 22/08/2025
As we approach the end of the Big Local, we’re focusing on how evidence from the programme can inform the future of communities. A recent report from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport looks at how their policies and place-based initiatives have supported strong communities. [1/2]
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
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Connecting with communities through art and stories - Just Ideas
A guest blog by Farid Abdurrahman Just Ideas Associate Farid Abdurrahman recently returned to his home country of Nigeria, having worked with us after graduating from Coventry University. Despite the ...
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 29/07/2025
💭 What happens when you give local people the money, power and resources to create lasting change in their communities? Here at Local Trust, that’s the big question that we’ve been working to answer. [1/3]
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications. Take a look and let us know what you think!
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Home - Just Ideas
Our expertise Our staff and associates bring passion, knowledge and diverse experience of working with communities for positive change, cross sector partnership working, and social action research in ...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new guest blog by associate Farid Abdurrahman, reflecting on his recent return to Abuja, Nigeria and the experience of connecting with communities through art and stories. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/08...
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Connecting with communities through art and stories - Just Ideas
A guest blog by Farid Abdurrahman Just Ideas Associate Farid Abdurrahman recently returned to his home country of Nigeria, having worked with us after graduating from Coventry University. Despite the ...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
🌞 Our Summer Review is live! Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice. 📰 Read it here: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
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Just Ideas Summer Review 2025 - Just Ideas
Helping to make things happen Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing in summer 2025, highlighti...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
100 areas have successfully completed the @localtrust.org.uk Big Local programme, creating huge impact and leaving fantastic legacies of all shapes and sizes in their communities. At Just Ideas we have been proud to be part of the journey.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
🌞 Our Summer Review is live! Catch up on highlights from our work including projects with Local Trust, IVAR & IPSOS — from our website launch to inclusive facilitation and co-production in practice. 📰 Read it here: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
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Just Ideas Summer Review 2025 - Just Ideas
Helping to make things happen Each quarter, we take time to reflect on the progress we’re making and share it with you. Here are our reflections on the work we’ve been doing in summer 2025, highlighti...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Focussing on co-producing better hospital discharge experiences for people with dementia in Somerset. Over on LinkedIn, an introduction to a blog featuring the #IVAR Connecting Health Communities work that Just Ideas’ Helen Garforth has been involved in. www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...
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Connecting Health Communities: Somerset Takes Action on Hospital Discharge Experiences for those with Dementia
Facilitated by the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) | Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Health and social care professionals, community organisations, and people with lived e...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Over on LinkedIn - a new post about Just Ideas' recent Happy Healthy Children event for @hfcouncil.bsky.social - www.linkedin.com/posts/just-i...
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Last month’s Happy Healthy Children event in Shepherds Bush - hosted by Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd. | Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd.
Last month’s Happy Healthy Children event in Shepherds Bush - hosted by Just Ideas Sustainable Solutions Ltd. on behalf of Hammersmith & Fulham Council - brought together families, professionals, ...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Over on the Just Ideas' website, a new blog. We joined 22 Local Trust staff in Newcastle for an energising Facilitation Skills away day — full of insight, connection & creativity. Read more & explore our facilitation offer here just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/06...
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What Happens When You Put 22 Great People in a Room With Flipcharts and Curiosity? - Just Ideas
We were delighted to work with 22 Local Trust delivery staff earlier this month in Newcastle for an Essential Facilitation Skills workshop — part of a team away day filled with energy, insight, and co...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Delighted to launch the re-designed Just Ideas website: 👉 just-ideas.co.uk Explore fresh case studies, powerful stories from our work, and easy access to tools, resources & publications. Take a look and let us know what you think!
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The Reading Climate Festival kicks off this weekend, bringing two weeks of events hosted by the Reading Climate Action Network and the wider community, all aiming to inspire a climate-friendly Reading. whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Over on the Just Ideas' website - a blog reflecting on the learning and experience of the Just Ideas' team - including @helengarforth.bsky.social - who recently delivered Inclusive Practices Training for Institute For Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/05...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Our Spring Quarterly Review features two projects - for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social and for Hammersmith & Fulham Health and Care Partnership - which focus on early years. Focussing on working in an integrated way, both with local organisations and with residents and families.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
FUNDRAISING UPDATE! @helengarforth.bsky.social says: "Delighted to have completed the London Marathon! The amazing @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Mums inspired me to keep going. We have raised £2700 for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social ! Could we get to £3000? Thanks x" www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
"Ask. Listen. Do" - a key takeaway from the participatory Voice, Access and Inclusion in Research training delivered for @IVAR yesterday. Our expert facilitators brought experience of disability, neurodivergence and creative methods to a stimulating session exploring improving practice and policy.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
🌍 Young people don’t just need a seat at the table — they deserve the mic. 🎤
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
With InterClimate Network, and your help, we will amplify youth voices on climate in 2025 via: 🔥 COP30 school climate conferences 📣 500+ students engaging directly with decision-makers Through the #BigGive Green Match Fund, your donation will be DOUBLED until 29 April. 👉 tinyurl.com/4v37hx6e
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Young People engage with COP30 and climate action – Big Give
With COP30 as the focus, we will empower young people's own advocacy by helping to bridge the gap between decision-makers …
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
UPDATE! As she enters the final week of training @helengarforth.bsky.social has increased her fundraising target for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social . Helen says "£100 per mile should focus the mind on getting to the finish when it starts to hurt!" Please donate at www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...
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Helen runs the London Marathon for The Magpie Project
Help helen garforth raise money to support The Magpie Project
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
MARATHON UPDATE! Thanks to your donations Helen has smashed her stretch fundraising target for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Please do visit the just giving page to make a donation and support their important work www.justgiving.com/page/helen-g...
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Helen runs the London Marathon for The Magpie Project
Help helen garforth raise money to support The Magpie Project
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The Just Ideas' Spring Quarterly Review is now online. We are delighted to share some of our highlights from 2025 so far. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/03...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The Just Ideas' Spring Quarterly Review is now online. We are delighted to share some of our highlights from 2025 so far. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/03...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Yesterday we were at Babyzone, as part of our Early Years Co-design project with Hammersmith and Fulham. Talking about how families with under 5s can work with local services to get what they need, when they need it, to keep their little ones healthy and happy.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
On Sunday our Founder @helengarforth.bsky.social - pictured here 3rd from left - ran the Reading Half Marathon as part of her training regime for next month's London Marathon for @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social Please visit tinyurl.com/yx7n2t6d and give what you can. Thanks.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Just Ideas' Director - @helengarforth.bsky.social - is running the London Marathon next month in aid of @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social whose work - and the families they support - have so inspired us and captured our hearts. Please visit Helen's Just Giving page and make a donation. Thank you.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
We were privileged to work with Rosie and her team on the Berkshire Nature Recovery Strategy last year, including co-facilitating a series of workshops. The strategy is live for public consultation until 24th March - please see the post below and have your say! www.linkedin.com/posts/rosies...
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I've been creating our Berkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS)… | Rosie Street
I've been creating our Berkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), for the past two years. It's been the most varied, topical, tough yet fascinating…
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
NEW BLOG! We have been developing training on inclusive practices with IVAR, the Institute For Voluntary Action Research, with a focus on working with disabled people. Find out more in a new guest blog by associate Aideen Blackborough, illustrated by Eddy Phillips. @helengarforth.bsky.social
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Bringing Lived Experience to the Forefront: Inclusive Practices Training – Just Ideas
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
NEW BLOG! We have been developing training on inclusive practices with IVAR, the Institute For Voluntary Action Research, with a focus on working with disabled people. Find out more in a new guest blog by associate Aideen Blackborough, illustrated by Eddy Phillips. @helengarforth.bsky.social
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
With planning for the 2025 InterClimate Network Schools' Climate Conferences well underway for November, here's a look back at the 2024 conferences and a link to the recent ICN impact report - just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/01...
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Highlights from 2024 – InterClimate Network Impact Report – Just Ideas
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 28/02/2025
'By the age of four, a development gap of 1.5 years exists between the most disadvantaged and most advantaged children in the UK.' Read new research from @thinknpc.bsky.social , commissioned by Local Trust, to learn how children's outcomes can be improved by community-led initiatives: bit.ly/3QEO1b6
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Understanding the role of community-led early years support - NPC
In this report we explore the types and distribution of community-led early years provision in England.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
It's been a privilege for Just Ideas being involved in the @localtrust.bsky.social #BigLocal programme and seeing the wonderful community-led change that it has driven. Congratulations to all involved!
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Over on the @justideasco.bsky.social website - a new blog. Looking back on our work with @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social in 2024, including facilitating their Vision, Mission, Values workshop. just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/02...
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Highlights from 2024 – Magpie – Vision, Mission, Values workshop – Just Ideas
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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 05/02/2025
We’re working with @nhsconfed.bsky.social to promote and test community-led approaches to health and wellbeing. Access foundational research and case studies showing integrated neighbourhood working in action: www.nhsconfed.org/topic/system...
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Integrated neighbourhood working
Building healthier communities through community-led approaches to health and wellbeing.
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MagpieProjectUK @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
We've always lead with our hearts, but an afternoon facilitated by the incredible @justideasco.bsky.social put that in to words was amazing, joyful and deeply moving. Mums, Minis, Trustees, staff volunteers all decided on our new mission statement. Read about it themagpieproject.org/2025/01/25/m...
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
With InterClimate Network, we delivered 9 Mock COP conferences in 2 weeks during COP29. Over 500 students from 65 schools participated, enhancing awareness and critical thinking about global climate challenges, green skills and local climate action. See our blog: just-ideas.co.uk/blog/2025/01...
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Highlights from 2024 – InterClimate Network Impact Report – Just Ideas
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
The Reading Climate Stripes have been updated, showing 2024, the hottest year on record. The stripes feature in the annual InterClimate Network Model COP for local schools. Find out more about our work on the 2023 Conference here just-ideas.co.uk/annual-revie... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reading climate stripes updated to show 2024 warming
The creator of the iconic graphic says the figure is a
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
We are excited t announce that the Just Ideas' Annual Review of 2024 is now live on the website - just-ideas.co.uk/annual-revie... Our theme this year is 'The Ripple Effect'. Looking at how the work we have collectively delivered - with our team of associates - in 2024 has impacted more widely.
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Annual Review 2024: Ripple Effect – Just Ideas
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Thank you @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social for your lovely words. It's a pleasure and privilege working with you all.
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Just Ideas Ltd @justideasco.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Pictured at the @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social AGM last week, where a team from @justideasco.bsky.social supported an amazing group of mums, trustees, staff and volunteers articulate their vision, mission and values. With @shaeccspeare.bsky.social
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