05/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Onward Marquee
Common Ground: How to save the spaces that hold Britain together
Nick Temple (Social Investment Business, Chief Executive Officer)
Christabel Fashola (Community, Leader)
Nicola Bacon (Social Life, Founding Director & CIC Director (Invited))
Chaired by Sir Simon Clarke (Onward, Director)
Community spaces and social sector organisations are a cornerstone of British life. They build pride, belonging and resilience, delivering vital public services and acting as a key local pillar of national renewal. But high energy bills, a lack of access to public finance and the rapid disposal of local authority assets are threatening their survival. Join us to discuss how we can maintain this collective inheritance.
