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Set up by the Network of Wellbeing (NOW) in 2013, the Totnes Wellbeing Fund is supporting small changes, which make a big difference to wellbeing in and around Totnes, in Devon. Having supported over 30 projects throughout the years, the
In times of challenge, it becomes even more important to take care of each other as well as ourselves. The COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious risk to the wellbeing of people across the world. It is important to take the
To celebrate International Women’s Day this month, we wanted to acknowledge the incredible impact that female leaders are having on raising wellbeing up the political agenda. In this post we share our five amazing women influencing the wellbeing agenda. 1.
The Big Fix 2020, which happened on 15th February 2020, brought reuse and repair to the attention of the wider public across the UK, and helped increase awareness of a more sustainable and collaborative lifestyle. The initiative was a national
It’s another day at the Share Shed, Totnes; a community project in south Devon, known as a ‘library of things’. Our principles are progressive and yet very old. And our project is rooted in a simple way of living; based
As we head further into 2020 it is clear the world around us is changing rapidly. We witness an intensification of the challenges faced in wider society, alongside an inspiring growth of the movements standing up for justice, equality, sustainability
On 15th February towns and cities across the country will take part in the Big Fix – Britain’s Biggest Day of Repair. In Totnes, Devon, where Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is based, we’ll co-host a local Big Fix to support
Peace activist, author and NOW Trustee Satish Kumar reminds us of the importance of celebrating the meaningful things of life. Learn more and share: If you enjoyed this video, please share it with others. Watch more wellbeing-related videos. Subscribe to our
What can we do to help communities become resilient in the face of austerity? NOW’s Director, Roger Higman reports from a recent study tour of Gloucester. How can communities build resilience in austere times? This may seem an odd question