What we're reading - 14th January
/This article was featured in the SCDC Weekly - 14th January 2026
What we're reading
A SURF Manifesto for Regeneration: Empowering, People, Places & Policy
This manifesto from SURF explores the four major barriers which continue to block aspiration, cutting across all aspects of community led regeneration. Addressing these will substantially improve health and economic outcomes, reduce inequalities, and save money by reducing demand on public services.
'Prevention in its most human form'
When becoming a new parent, a strong support network can make all the difference. In West London, many parents are fortunate to have access to one. The Maternity Champions programme shows how communities can become engines of health and wellbeing to ensure parents don’t struggle on alone and local children get the best start in life.
Conscious AI
The Conscious AI Hub explores how charities can adopt an ethical approach to AI to forge a better future for our communities. The campaign will involve articles, webinars, podcasts, videos, masterclasses, academy sessions, and events.
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