Blog

Community stories, perspectives & updates

Real stories, reflections and updates from the Cohesive Society team and the communities we work alongside across Northamptonshire.

Cohesive Society Blog

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Why recording the Bangladeshi community's migration story in Britain matters for future generations.

The barriers BAME young people face in accessing mental health support, and how we're helping.

Looking back at over ten years of grassroots action, social innovation and cultural inclusion in Northamptonshire.

Why culturally competent care matters for older residents in Northampton's BAME communities.

Tackling sedentary lifestyles and the barriers to staying active across BAME communities in Northampton.

How local organisations and communities have pulled together through the cost of living crisis.

A look inside a day at our Northampton office, and the people who walk through our door.

Our Warm Space initiative — a haven for comfort, connection and companionship this winter.

Why every migrant community's history, values and legacy deserve to be recorded and shared.