Start with this first session in the Place Based Capital Learning Series. This session will equip you with the basics of capital—money, assets, and resources—and how they impact local communities and economies. You’ll gain foundational knowledge on place based capital, explore how it differs from traditional systems, and preview key topics for future sessions in the Place Based Capital Learning Series. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the confidence to engage fully in the series and take meaningful action within your community or organisation.

This introductory session explores practical and effective ways for communities and local organisations to better access the resources they need. We’ll introduce a place-based, community-centred approach to accessing capital—one that strengthens local control, economic self-reliance, resilience, and long-term prosperity.

In this session, we will share with you our place based capital framework that provides a structured approach for those seeking to understand the many ways that communities can generate capital locally. You’ll learn about the many different local sources of funding, assets, and capital that can drive local initiatives, support shared goals, and deliver lasting community benefits. We’ll share ways that you can  generate new income streams and assets to help fund community services and sustain local enterprises. You’ll learn about strategies to prioritise and activate local capital enabling communities to retain greater ownership and control over economic activities and build financial self-reliance, resilience and long-term prosperity.

This practical session is designed for community members, local organisations, councils, and collaborators who want to understand how to acquire and own the assets that serve their community's goals. Whether you're just beginning or already exploring ownership strategies, this session will build your confidence and capability to move from idea to ownership.

This practical session is designed for community members, local organisations and collaborators (government, impact organisations and others) who want to understand how local assets and resources can be governed in ways that strengthen community control, inclusion, and long-term prosperity. Whether you’re just starting to explore governance or already grappling with governance challenges, this session will build your confidence and capability to identify and create governance structures that work for communities.

Start with this first session in the Place Based Capital Learning Series. This session will equip you with the basics of capital—money, assets, and resources—and how they impact local communities and economies. You’ll gain foundational knowledge on place based capital, explore how it differs from traditional systems, and preview key topics for future sessions in the Place Based Capital Learning Series. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the confidence to engage fully in the series and take meaningful action within your community or organisation.

This practical session is designed for community members, local organisations and collaborators (government, impact organisations and others) who want to understand how communities can pool their resources and assets in ways that strengthen local control, increase access to capital, and deliver shared prosperity. Whether you’re just starting to explore this topic or experimenting with pooling approaches, this session will build your confidence and capability to identify and create pooling mechanisms that work for your community.