We welcome help with our projects. The three Hartlepool Action Lab projects and their long and short-term goals are as follows: Housing Heroes The short-term goal of the Housing Heroes team is to involve one third of 18-25 year old young people looked after by Hartlepool Borough Council, to discuss what they would want from …
The first four days of Hartlepool Action Lab were fantastic. Here’s what the participants thought about it: #HartActionLab feedback: ‘It’s been great to establish projects that will make a difference to people’s lives. Thank you to all’ ‘Great chance to meet the great people of Hartlepool and work hard on developing projects to alleviate poverty’ ‘Thought-provoking, …
Hartlepool Action Lab launched on 16 June with a fast-paced four-day event. Attended by a fantastic group of 30 people, most local to the town, there was an incredible amount of experience, skills and knowledge in the room. All were focused on building community, reducing poverty and making life better for everyone who lives in …
Hartlepool Action Lab started on 16 June with a four-day gathering in Hartlepool. In this blog post, Garen Nigon, Solutions Advisor with Community Solutions and part of the facilitation team for Hartlepool Action Lab, reflects on the progress made in these first four-days. People of Hartlepool have superpowers We knew we were with a very special …
The Hartlepool Action Lab is a project supported by JRF that brings together community members, businesses, community groups and the public sector to work together on issues that affect everyone in Hartlepool. Hartlepool has a child poverty rate of 30%, unemployment stands at 10% and a pension credit claimant rate of 33%. JRF is seeking …
