Mark Swift

The LCR Imaginarium is a new people-powered space to spark ideas and support community-led change.
We’d love to hear what matters most to you in the Liverpool City Region.
Share your views: tinyurl.com/ym6xtb8s

Unity is stronger than division.

That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.

#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk

@james-wecic.bsky.social

Baked my first batch of mince pies this Christmas and so far so good!

All you need is love

Energised to be back on the road, listening to people across our communities share their hopes, ideas, and visions for the future as we shape plans for the Liverpool City Region Imaginarium. We’ll be coming to a place near you very soon! 🙌

Two food bank volunteers hold signs in front of Big Ben. The first sign reads, "3.8 million kids face hunger in the UK" and the second sign states, "Two child cap pushes 100 kids into poverty every day!"

ICYMI: the two-child benefit limit is the single biggest driver of child poverty in the UK, pushing hundreds of families into hardship EVERY DAY.

Fully removing it would lift 470,000 children out of severe hardship. It's the moral thing to do.

There’s something invigorating about a blustery walk along Liverpool’s promenade - good for both body and mind.

"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis

Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.

We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.

Valuing What Matters: From Tick-Box to Stewardship – Reclaiming Social Value as a Driver of Trust, Equity, and Lasting Change

Mark Swift, LPIP Hub Place Fellow, argues that social value in public spending must move beyond compliance and tick-box exercises.

https://ow.ly/mp9x50Xtqok

Great to recently meet with Debbie and the team at the Delamere Centre Halton and to see the incredible, compassionate support they provide.
We’re proud to continue working in partnership to help improve the wellbeing of people and families affected by cancer.

Valuing What Matters: Reclaiming Social Value for System Change

@markswift.bsky.social's policy brief argues that social value must be reclaimed as a driver of system change rather than reduced to compliance exercises.

Read more - lpiphub.bham.ac.uk/valuing-what...

For a green transition to succeed, climate commitments must be central to economic policy.

In our paper launching at #COP30, we argue that mission-oriented approaches to country platforms don’t just crowd in capital, but align finance & policy towards climate goals.

Read here ➡️ buff.ly/Z18hRPB

Commercial determinants of active travel: a crucial but overlooked barrier to health and sustainability

but NOBODY oppposes physical activity?
oh but they do
this is very good
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

I’m in Brazil for an @ashoka.org Junction exploring Lifelong Environmental Agency. It’s been inspiring connecting with changemakers from around the world - dancing, singing, learning, and co-creating around healthy ageing and planetary wellbeing. 💚

🎙️ New #Placecast episode!

Mark Swift urges us to rescue imagination from fatalism—and use it to create, innovate, and solve problems.

🔗 Listen now: https://ow.ly/V0TB50XgbEF

#PlaceLeadership #SocialChange

Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.

Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.

American capitalism is off the rails.

Had an incredible time at the #MakingMoreHealth Conference in Ingelheim sharing the power of imagination to drive ideas to impact. We visualised a better healthcare future - and pledged one action to make it real. What we visualise, we act on. #HealthEquity #innovation @ashoka.org

Incredible #peoplepowered and #communitypowered impact @wecic.bsky.social 🙌

🦢 Beautiful Swan Walk & Talk around Spike Island this week - good chats, fresh air, and plenty of swans spotted! 🌿

Want to join one of our free wellbeing activities? Head to our website: www.wellbeingenterprises.org.uk/whats-on/

This was a joy to record - a wide-ranging chat with the brilliant Dr Nicola Hedlam about radical hope, ‘first-follower’ leadership, and why imagination isn’t a luxury, it’s infrastructure. Listen below ⬇️
#Imagination #PlaceLeadership #SystemsChange #LPIP #CityREDI

On the Margins of Power: Social Entrepreneurs and Social Change Social entrepreneurs are co-creating community rooted innovations, join fellow Gramscian Mark Swift as he explores these possibilities.

Can social entrepreneurs truly disrupt power - or do they risk being absorbed by it? I’ll explore this in my talk ‘On the Margins of Power,’ hosted by the UK Gramsci Society. Join the discussion for free: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1776178500709

Job Vacancy: Wellbeing Link Worker | Wellbeing Enterprises We're looking for a Full Time Wellbeing Link Worker to join our team. Apply today!

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Wellbeing Enterprises CIC is on the lookout for passionate and empathetic people to join our amazing team! 💛

🌱 Be part of our mission to support healthier, happier and longer lives across our communities.
👉 Apply now tinyurl.com/3j7rv8ny

Epic walks around Delamere Forest this weekend. So nourishing for body and mind

Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay. No matter what your going through our Wellbeing Link Workers are here for you. Give our friendly team a call on 01928 589 799 and let’s have a wellbeing chat today.

Today we brought partners together from across the Liverpool City Region to shape the Imaginarium – a new civic home for imagination, collaboration and community-driven change. Next: a 3-month roadshow in every borough. Join us 👉 tinyurl.com/2am6k7yf

Demand a wealth tax👉 bit.ly/46mfIxT
A wealthy, high-polluting few have gained extreme riches - harming people and planet. A 2% tax on wealth over £10 million could raise £24 billion annually to tackle inequality and climate change.
So are you in? 📢

BREAKING: Peaceful protestors arrested outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool

Yet more peaceful protesters are being arrested today and hauled from the streets by police - a scene which just a few months ago would have been shocking but is quickly becoming the norm...

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When you follow a leader, consider what would lead you to withdraw your support.

If the answer is nothing, your integrity is in jeopardy. Our highest loyalty belongs to principles, not people.

No leader deserves unconditional love. Commitment is earned through character.

🚴‍♀️ Amazing Active Travel event today!

Thanks to everyone who joined us to explore the benefits of active travel, plan journeys, and take part in our walk to Town Hall Park 🌳.

Grateful to the Mayor of Halton for joining and supporting active travel in our community 🙌. @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social