#wewillgather: Making Local Action Easywewillgather is a tool designed to simplify community engagement. Funded by NESTA, it enables people to volunteer for community projects. Simply tweet with the hashtag #wewillgather, the word ‘help’, and a postcode, and watch the website create a page for your initiative. People can then join using their Facebook or Twitter accounts.

We’re thrilled to collaborate with Dan Thompson on his latest initiative, #wewillgather. Known for orchestrating projects like #riotcleanup, Dan focuses on community engagement and revitalization. His work through the Empty Shops Network breathes life into vacant high street shops, and he contributes to various projects like our Retail Ready People program.

Helping People Give Back to the Community

The platform has been instrumental in organizing activities like clearing derelict areas, park cleanups, and planning new community projects. As Dan wisely states: “If you step outside your front door and commit to actually doing something, other people will soon join you.”

Ordinary People Taking Action

Over the past year, we’ve witnessed remarkable examples of civic engagement. Initiatives like #riotcleanup and the Olympics’ volunteer programs demonstrate the power of collective action. Our #reverseriots campaign, for instance, mobilized young people to showcase their positive societal contributions.

This momentum shows that with the right tools, people are eager to engage. Start something positive today; you never know where it might lead.

The #wewillgather launch event is set for this afternoon at NESTA.