Community

EMPOWERMENT, CIVIC INVOLVEMENT, SOCIAL COHESION

THE 10 FINALISTS

We honour local and regional political work that enhances mutual respect, cooperation and peaceful coexistence.

Lunattiva, virtual currency

An experimental, virtual currency is introduced to improve engagement in projects designed to help tackle social problems in a deprived area of Mantua.

EVERY ONE EVERY DAY – BARKING AND DAGENHAM

A collaboration engages locals in community business, joint cooking, and creative and social activities in one of London’s poorest boroughs, focusing on the community’s ideas and energies.

ICCARus

A city’s innovative funding scheme helps low-income captive residents co-design the renovation of their substandard houses, become more empowered, and create a social network of homeowners.

Connected Communities

Migrants are welcomed and supported through this community programme which helps them integrate into life in the UK.

Re-Use Network

A programme aims to reduce the amount of waste in landfills by upcycling furniture and making it available for people in need.

Flat-Exchange Coordination Office

A flat-exchange coordination office is set up to tackle the issue of a limited housing market and ensure that residents have both affordable and appropriate housing.