{"data":{"platform":{"allChallenges":[{"__typename":"Platform_Challenge","_schema":{"label":"Challenge","pluralLabel":"Challenges"},"id":"69e6d618c3ff7d4e6d16d1a4","path":"/grand-challenges/local-doing","slug":"local-doing","name":"Local Doing","dataSetId":null,"openGraph":{"description":{"text":"At its heart, being a **local doer** means you are someone who believes in taking positive action to improve your own patch of the world.\n\nA local doer is a \"positive changemaker\" who doesn't wait for the Council or \"somebody else\" to fix things; they roll up their sleeves and help make it happen themselves.\n\nHere is what defines the spirit of a local doer:\n\n* **Action over Advocacy:** Instead of just complaining or asking others to change things, doers focus on what they can actually *do* right now. One action is worth 100 ideas.\n* **Focusing on Strengths:** Doers use an \"Asset-Based\" approach, which means looking at what is already strong in a community rather than what is wrong.\n* **Constructive & Positive:** They lead by example, fostering a \"can-do\" culture and building beneficial relationships with neighbours, businesses, and local government.\n* **Inclusive & Collaborative:** Doership is for everyone. Whether you're picking up a piece of rubbish, organising a street party, or planting a verge garden, every contribution is valued.\n\nIn our movement, we often say that \"the imagination, the sweat, the enthusiasm, and the efforts of its people are the greatest resource that any place has\".\n\n**A concrete next step for you:** If you're feeling the \"doer\" spark, why not have a look at our Doings for some inspiration."},"image":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/v1776735724/doing-collective/banner/local-doer-banner_image__Screenshot_2026-04-17_at_09.49.18_yxw3iw.png","url2x":null,"thumbnails":{"card":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_480/v1776735724/doing-collective/banner/local-doer-banner_image__Screenshot_2026-04-17_at_09.49.18_yxw3iw.png","url2x":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_960/v1776735724/doing-collective/banner/local-doer-banner_image__Screenshot_2026-04-17_at_09.49.18_yxw3iw.png"},"bubble":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_64/v1776735724/doing-collective/banner/local-doer-banner_image__Screenshot_2026-04-17_at_09.49.18_yxw3iw.png","url2x":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_128/v1776735724/doing-collective/banner/local-doer-banner_image__Screenshot_2026-04-17_at_09.49.18_yxw3iw.png"}}}},"keyIssues":[]},{"__typename":"Platform_Challenge","_schema":{"label":"Challenge","pluralLabel":"Challenges"},"id":"69e6d7fbc3ff7d4e6d16d1af","path":"/grand-challenges/system-shaping","slug":"system-shaping","name":"System Shaping","dataSetId":null,"openGraph":{"description":{"text":"A **system shaper** works to change the \"unseen\" rules and cultures that either help or hinder those actions.\n\nIn our movement, we often call these people **\"Creative Bureaucrats\"**. A system shaper is someone—often working within a local government or large organisation—who uses their position to make it easier for others to \"do\" things.\n\nHere are the key characteristics of a system shaper:\n\n- **Moving from \"No, Because\" to \"Yes, If\":** They look for ways to say yes to community ideas by finding creative ways to navigate or adjust existing rules.\n- **Bridge Builder:** They work across different departments and services (like planning, economic development, and events) to break down \"silos\" and create more integrated, collaborative ways of working.\n- **Invisible Guide:** They are often the \"unseen guide\" behind the scenes, helping to create the conditions and \"atmosphere\" where community-led creativity can emerge and flourish.\n- **Heroically Quiet:** They take \"measured risks\" and use their \"discretionary effort\" to push for better outcomes for the public good, even when the system itself might be rigid or resistant to change.\n\nEssentially, if the **local doer** is the person planting the garden, the **system shaper** is the person at the Council who re-writes the policy to make verge gardening legal and encouraged for everyone!\n\n**A quick win for you:** Do you know someone in your local Council or a local organisation who is always trying to help and find a way through the red tape? Next time you see them, give them a shout-out or a simple \"thank you\"—being a system shaper can be a lonely job, and a little encouragement goes a long way!"},"image":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/v1776736042/doing-collective/banner/system-shaping-banner_image__055A8569_z5kdoi.jpg","url2x":null,"thumbnails":{"card":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_480/v1776736042/doing-collective/banner/system-shaping-banner_image__055A8569_z5kdoi.jpg","url2x":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_960/v1776736042/doing-collective/banner/system-shaping-banner_image__055A8569_z5kdoi.jpg"},"bubble":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_64/v1776736042/doing-collective/banner/system-shaping-banner_image__055A8569_z5kdoi.jpg","url2x":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_128/v1776736042/doing-collective/banner/system-shaping-banner_image__055A8569_z5kdoi.jpg"}}}},"keyIssues":[]},{"__typename":"Platform_Challenge","_schema":{"label":"Challenge","pluralLabel":"Challenges"},"id":"69e6dba3c3ff7d4e6d16d1ba","path":"/grand-challenges/collective-action","slug":"collective-action","name":"Collective Action","dataSetId":null,"openGraph":{"description":{"text":"A **Town Team** is a positive and proactive community group made up of residents, businesses, and landowners who work together to improve their local place.\n\nWhat makes the Town Team approach special is that it’s about **doing**, not just talking. Instead of waiting for the Council or \"somebody else\" to make changes, Town Teams roll up their sleeves and make things happen themselves.\n\nHere are the core principles that guide every Town Team, as laid out in the **Town Team Charter**:\n\n- **Positive & Proactive:** They lead by example with a \"can-do\" culture and focus on delivering actions, events, or projects.\n- **Apolitical & Independent:** They don’t align with political parties; they work purely for the benefit of their community.\n- **Inclusive:** Anyone who lives, works, or visits the area is welcome to join—it's about the place, not a specific interest group.\n- **Collaborative:** They bridge the gap between residents, local businesses, and government to create a shared vision for their area.\n\nTown Teams are \"underarched\" by the **Town Team Movement**, which provides free resources, advice, and training to help teams grow, but leaves the \"how\" and \"what\" up to each local group"},"image":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/v1776736917/doing-collective/banner/collective-banner_image__055A8625_n5bi7n.jpg","url2x":null,"thumbnails":{"card":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_480/v1776736917/doing-collective/banner/collective-banner_image__055A8625_n5bi7n.jpg","url2x":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_960/v1776736917/doing-collective/banner/collective-banner_image__055A8625_n5bi7n.jpg"},"bubble":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_64/v1776736917/doing-collective/banner/collective-banner_image__055A8625_n5bi7n.jpg","url2x":"https://res.cloudinary.com/shapeable/image/upload/c_limit,w_128/v1776736917/doing-collective/banner/collective-banner_image__055A8625_n5bi7n.jpg"}}}},"keyIssues":[]}]}}}