Mapping Community Action to Build Community Strength

We are delighted to announce that MCDT will be working with Onion Collective on an exciting project that will look at mapping community action in Minehead.

Using a tool called Understory, we will map and explore the connections that lie between different organisations who work in this area, for the benefit of the community.  The map will enable us to see what goals everyone is working towards and whether stronger links could be built in certain areas.  It will also help identify who we need to talk to in each section of the community, to make sure as many groups as possible are represented. 

The map will help us to understand social capital in our area, and the wealth of relationships and connections between each organisations which we know to be present, but often cannot see. The map will be a collaborative tool for all those working in the sector to enable better cohesion and collective working. The map will also be available to view publicly, however individual names and organisations will be anonymised.
 
The mapping will take place on 19th January 2023. If you know of a community organisation, charity or social enterprise who you think should be in the map, please contact us at [email protected]. For more information click here.
 
This mapping work has been funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Understory is a partnership between social enterprise Onion Collective and design studio Free Ice Cream.