About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of the economy, including its development and regulation, wealth and job creation, production and consumption, commerce, enterprise, financial services and industry. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Fellows' updates April 2024 Fellow's update: Simon Shaw
Simon Shaw (CF 2019) appeared on the Food Foundation's podcast to discuss 'Food at Home' – a knowledge exchange research project he is co-leading, exploring older and disabled people's practical access to food in their own homes.
By Simon Shaw, 2024
Blogs & conversations In conversation with: Abi Nolan - From yoga to circle-based therapy and beyond
In 2023, the London-based yoga teacher and social impact founder finally managed to undertake her Fellowship first awarded in 2019, visiting Colombia and Alaska where she studied organisations supporting displaced people (Colombia) and Alaskan native community through circle-based restorative practice, a method Abi herself has been exploring.
7 March 2024
Report Reimagining wellness equity in the UK
By Abi Nolan, 2019
Blogs & conversations How a Local Currency is transforming Brazil’s High Streets
I believe local currencies, like the system in Marica, can be a powerful business development model for towns and villages in the UK, especially those losing out to online sales or nearby large cities. They can support community wealth building and circular economy initiatives and give power back to communities when making spending decisions.
By Patrick Brown, 2023
Fellows' updates July 2023 Fellow's update: Simon Shaw
Food Power Programme Coordinator Simon Shaw (CF 2019) was included in an article 'How to feed the elderly better' in The Financial Times. Simon talked about senior welfare centres in South Korea where meals-on-wheels, lunch clubs and more are delivered in the same place.
By Simon Shaw, 2023
Fellows' updates March 2023 Fellow's update: Emily Carr
Chartered architect Emily Carr (CF 2020) shared her Fellowship findings with her employer, Kier Construction, as part of an EDI roundtable discussion with colleagues from the industry. Emily has also featured in the media several times recently, including BE-ST(Built Environment - Smarter Transformation) and Construction News.
By Emily Jane Carr, 2023
Report Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in the construction sector
By Emily Jane Carr, 2020
Fellows' updates December 2022 Fellow's update: Roger Warnock
Social enterprise founder Roger Warnock (CF 2013) has been supporting the first round of projects developed through YouthUX, the initiative he is piloting with support from one of our Covid-19 Action Fund grants.
By Roger Warnock, 2023
