Across the Network we are engaging and employing local residents as Community Organisers. Community Organising is the work of bringing people together to take action around their common concerns and overcome social injustice.

Community organisers reach out and listen, connect and motivate people to build their collective power. When people are organised, communities get heard and power begins to shift creating real change for good.

Octopus is an affiliated, quality assured member of the National Academy of Community Organising, the training arm of Community Organisers.

Our trainers provide Community Organising training, including an Introduction to Community Organising, Listening Skills for Community Organising and Planning for Change through Community Organising.

Being a Virtual Social Action Hubs means we…

• Promote the values, principles and methods of community organising.

• Use a community organising approach to help people listen, be powerful, and take action.

• Support networks of people who are involved in taking action for change.

• Build relationships nationally and locally.

Community Organisers have had a huge impact at The Peel over the past few years. They’ve worked with residents to set up new activities, run events, and learn more about local needs.

Find out more about the Organisers and their roles here.

Keep up to date with all of the latest news and events from our Social Action Hub Programme here.