Power to Prosper - End of Year Review and Celebration
The Runnymede Trust and New Economics Foundation are partnering to deliver Power to Prosper, an ambitious project that seeks to address the root causes of poverty, inequality and problem debt.
We are building a core coalition of partners working with those worst affected by these issues, to build a powerful movement that seeks to create the material conditions in which everyone can thrive. We pursue prosperity in its most generous sense, aiming to empower people with the wealth and security we all need to live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.
Agenda:
12:00 pm - Lunch
- Welcome and Introduction
- Review of Power to Prosper goals and highlights across Community Organising, Comms, Research, and Regranting
2:15 pm - Panel Discussion: Community Asset Building
- Community Asset Building Workshop
- Power to Prosper’s Got Talent
4:25 pm - Close
Research Briefing
Community Asset Building Panel Speakers
Juliet Can, Director, Stour Trust
Juliet Can is the Director of Stour Trust, a social enterprise focused on democratising access to land, buildings, and spaces through equitable, community-led regeneration. She has a career spanning social justice, arts, and entrepreneurship and is committed to supporting communities in shaping their neighbourhoods. Juliet co-founded the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Community Development Trust, mentors at Footwork Trust, and sits on the boards of ACME Studios, London Community Land Trust, European Community Land Trust Network and Ethical Property Company. She is also a BMW Foundation World Responsible Leader and a member of the Global Diplomacy Lab.
Claude Hendrickson MBE
Claude Hendrickson has over 30 years of experience in self-build and community-led housing. He founded Frontline Community Self-Build, a group of unemployed African-Caribbean men, and co-founded the Community Self Build Agency, which has delivered numerous housing projects, including for ex-veterans. Claude developed a 10-year Self-Build Strategy for Leeds City Council, is an EDI associate to People Powered Homes Leeds, an accredited Community Led Housing advisor and a Community Land trust Ambassador. An advocate for inclusion, he regularly speaks at housing events and received an MBE for his contributions to the sector.
Frances Northrop
Frances Northrop is the Head of Community Economic Power at the New Economics Foundation, where she specialises in fostering systemic change through culture, policy, practice, and campaigning. She is a director of Totnes Community Development Society and a trustee of Annetta’s Trust, bringing extensive experience in creating impactful and lasting change.
Sajid Mohammed
Sajid Mohammed grew up in Hyson Green, experiencing firsthand the effects of poverty, racism, and educational inequality. He studied at the University of Bradford and Nottingham Trent University and has dedicated his career to developing leaders and institutions that address systemic injustices. Sajid co-founded Himmah, Salaam Sholam Kitchen, and Race Equality Justice Nottingham. He has co-authored reports on policing, housing, hate crime and sanctuary and refugees, and contributed to books exploring interfaith, leadership, and community organising.
Dr Lesley Nelson-Addy
Dr Lesley Nelson-Addy is the Education Manager at UK’s leading race equality think tank The Runnymede Trust. Lesley co-authored the Lit in Colour report and collaboratively informs the strategic and creative direction of the campaign. Lesley has over 10 years English in education experience and her doctorate degree is in Education, from the University of Oxford, funded by the ESRC.
