<![CDATA[Grounded]]>Stories about how people work to change places.

We will be hearing from people who have been working deeply with place-based methods, in the UK and beyond.

You can read more about our work on place-based change here: Place and Evidence

]]>https://placeandevidence.substack.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 03:36:42 GMTThu, 26 Feb 2026 21:22:02 GMT60Anna Waldie, John Hitchin<p>Stories about how people work to change places.</p><p>We will be hearing from people who have been working deeply with place-based methods, in the UK and beyond.</p><p>You can read more about our work on place-based change here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://placeandevidence.substack.com/" target="_blank">Place and Evidence</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>episodicAnna Waldie, John Hitchinanna.waldie.489@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Youth Voice in Ipswich]]>Our first episode features Stephen Skeet from Volunteering Matters discussing place-based community social action in Ipswich. We explore the challenges, mechanisms of change, and the evolving landscape of place-based work, highlighting the importance of strategic stakeholder engagement.

Takeaways

  • Place-based work involves shifting attitudes, defining success beyond traditional metrics, and engaging stakeholders strategically.
  • Community support and a network of like-minded individuals are valuable resources for those involved in place-based work.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Grounded Podcast
  • 06:25 Exploring Ipswich: A Place with Diverse Narratives
  • 21:35 Mechanisms of Change and Values in Place-Based Work
  • 30:16 Challenges and Shifting Attitudes Towards Young People
  • 40:15 Defining Success and Shifting Funding Models
  • 49:20 Strategic Approach to Stakeholder Engagement
  • 59:50 Reflection on the Evolving Landscape of Place-Based Work
  • 01:05:45 Conclusion and Gratitude
]]>9ec164ed-c5cc-49ed-8897-4042852ae118Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:25:52 GMT<p>Our first episode features Stephen Skeet from Volunteering Matters discussing place-based community social action in Ipswich. We explore the challenges, mechanisms of change, and the evolving landscape of place-based work, highlighting the importance of strategic stakeholder engagement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Place-based work involves shifting attitudes, defining success beyond traditional metrics, and engaging stakeholders strategically.</li><li>Community support and a network of like-minded individuals are valuable resources for those involved in place-based work.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Grounded Podcast</li><li>06:25 Exploring Ipswich: A Place with Diverse Narratives</li><li>21:35 Mechanisms of Change and Values in Place-Based Work</li><li>30:16 Challenges and Shifting Attitudes Towards Young People</li><li>40:15 Defining Success and Shifting Funding Models</li><li>49:20 Strategic Approach to Stakeholder Engagement</li><li>59:50 Reflection on the Evolving Landscape of Place-Based Work</li><li>01:05:45 Conclusion and Gratitude</li></ul>no00:25:281Youth Voice in Ipswichfull