There are 16 Social Action Hubs across the UK. These locally-rooted organisations vary in their size and approach, but have all adopted the Social Action Hub Framework, are committed to our Principles of Practice and strengthening communities through organising, participation and action.
Several of these Social Action Hubs are also Affiliated Training Providers, who deliver training in the practice and principles of community organising, from quality assured short courses through to National Qualifications. Together, these organisations are part of the National Academy of Community Organising. To view upcoming courses in community organising, click here.
What is a Social Action Hub?
- A single organisation or cluster of organisations working together.
- Dedicated to a local area, community or neighbourhood.
- Committed to strengthening communities and developing local leadership through organising, participation and action.
- Accountable to local people.
- Socially responsible with profits used only for social good
What does a Social Action Hub do?
- Promote the values, principles and methods of community organising.
- Use a community organising approach to listen deeply to people and build relationships creating spaces for connection.
- Work to build long-term neighbourhood resilience and democratic power.
- Support networks of people who are involved in taking collective action for change.
The concept of a Social Action Hub for us is about building power within local communities in three ways: through personal development – empowering individuals; through campaigning – working on issues; and through organising to gain recognition and become more effective at a strategic level.
Social Action Hubs (in alphabetical order)
- All The Small Things, Stoke-on-Trent
- Community Roots CIC, Gloucestershire *
- Community Together CIC, Tamworth
- Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent
- Lincoln City Foundation, Lincoln
- Marsh Farm Outreach, Luton
- NEO Community, Rock Ferry Wirral
- North Birkenhead Development Trust, Wirral
- Octopus Communities, Islington, London *
- Riverside Community Health Project Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sheffield Wildlife Trust Sheffield
- Starting Point Community Learning Partnership, Stockport *
- Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank, Stoke on Trent
- Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Warwickshire
- Wembley Big Local, Wembley
- Wigan & Leigh Community Charity, Wigan
- The Wharton Trust, Hartlepool
- The GAP, Bromwich
Organisations marked with an asterix are also Affiliated Training Providers.,
You can find the location of your nearest Social Action Hub through our interactive map.
