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By NOW on 18th October 2016

Tony Juniper: Values for Wellbeing of People and Planet

Author and environmentalist Tony Juniper shares his most important three values, and explains why he feels these values are so important if we are going to thrive as a species. Values for a different future Tony Juniper’s values – nature, equality

Our world - Ideas & Analysis

By Carnegie UK Trust on 4th October 2016

Weaving Wellbeing into Government Policy Making

Weaving wellbeing into government policy making is no easy task. Rebekah Menzies from Carnegie UK Trust describes how they and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have developed straightforward guidance on developing wellbeing frameworks for cities and regions. By

Your wellbeing - Nature

By Kevin Marshall on 28th September 2016

Grow. Cook. Make. Mend: Changing Lives at Trill Farm

An inspiring project in Axminster, Devon is developing self-belief, practical skills and wellbeing amongst a cohort of volunteers in recovery from substance misuse. The Old Dairy Kitchen is a wonderful, educational kitchen and community dining space based on Trill Farm

Our world - Wellbeing Together

By Richard Coles on 23rd September 2016

Connecting with Each Other and with Nature: Reflections from Wellbeing 2016

In early September 2016, some of the Network of Wellbeing team went to Wellbeing 2016 in Birmingham. This blog post is written by the conference founder, Richard Coles, who shares what inspired the event and how it went from an

Our world - Wellbeing Together

By NOW on 22nd September 2016

Building Wellbeing Together: Workshop at Wellbeing 2016

Things are often more fun and beneficial when we work together; exploring and supporting wellbeing is no different. Co-creating effective paths to wellbeing involves building strong networks through which we can share knowledge, experience and practical support. In this blog

Your community - Inspiring Projects

By Liberators International on 14th September 2016

World’s Biggest Sing-Along Brings a Smile to Many Faces

There’s nothing like a Bob Marley song to brighten up your day, but would you be game enough to sing it with total strangers on public transport? Well, commuters around the world did just that on a Monday morning commute

Your community - Inspiring Projects

By Sam Wernham on 2nd September 2016

Learning to Be

This guest post by Rev. Sam Wernham explores the pressures and joys of learning outside of the formal education system. This post forms part of our education and wellbeing series. Guest post by Rev. Sam Wernham I wake in the

Our world - Ideas & Analysis

By Sue Roffey on 31st August 2016

Wellbeing as Core School Business – What it is and Why it Matters

There seems to be a lack of clarity around what wellbeing in school means and uncertainty about how you ‘do’ it. This article aims to untangle this confusing concept so that educators, parents and policy-makers know what we are talking

Our world - Ideas & Analysis

By Lucy Bailey on 30th August 2016

Bounce Forward: Teaching Resilience in Schools

Bounce Forward is a not-for-profit organisation that works with schools across the UK. In this guest blog post, which forms part of our wellbeing and education series, they share some recent highlights from their work. Guest post by Lucy Bailey,

Our world - Wellbeing Together

By Gina Scholer on 22nd August 2016

Exploring the Good Life: Germany’s Ministry of Happiness and Well-being

I love my job working as the German Minister of Happiness and Well-being. You may now be asking yourself: Seriously, is there a Ministry of Happiness and Well-being in Germany?! Well, yes, there is! I helped to establish this interactive project

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