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Partial screenshot from www.communitytourism.uk showing a text based logo containing the capitalised words: 'TOURISM VOICE' in orange and with the letters 'OUR' and 'VOICE' highlighted in blue. A small orange north-east pointing arrow positioned after the word 'VOICE' completes the logo. The following text is displayed below the logo: 'Community Tourism UK is the national alliance for community-led tourism organisations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We support initiatives that promote regenerative destination management and champion the voice of local residents in shaping the visitor economy.'

Partial screenshot from www.communitytourism.uk showing the text 'Our Declaration' in bold black above the following list of statements: Tourism as a shared benefit Tourism should create broad value for society, combining economic vitality with cultural vibrancy, social inclusion and environmental regeneration. Communities at the centre Residents’ wellbeing, identity and aspirations must guide tourism development, recognising their role as the custodians of local destinations. Innovation and digital transformation: Data, technology and digital skills are essential to strengthening resilience, sustainability and competitiveness across the sector. Respect for culture and heritage Our cultural and natural heritage must be safeguarded and celebrated, supporting continuity, creativity and local traditions. Strengthening nature and society Tourism should actively enhance ecosystems and support fair and meaningful livelihoods across the tourism sector. Tourism as a force for peace and understanding Travel should foster empathy, solidarity and cooperation, reinforcing the values that underpin our work.

Building on their community-led research to promote community wealth building and ensure residents' voices are part of local strategy development in the heritage city of York (UK), @goodorgcic.bsky.social have launched a new network: Community Tourism UK.

More info: www.communitytourism.uk

A significant milestone last week with the launch of Community Tourism UK.

This network has been developing since conversations began our conference in York last summer.

You can read the declaration at www.communitytourism.uk

We’re really excited to be taking part in the SCOTO Knowledge Exchange while shaping the future of Community Led Tourism across the UK. Find out more and book via www.scoto.co.uk/networking-e...

This looks interesting Claire, but the deadline is tight. I’ll drop you an email.

The Advisory Board is an integral part of the team Claire..hope you have a great festive break, and thanks for sharing the Community Wealth Building article.

Thanks Claire, that’s really useful.

Insight to Tourism, Trust and Community in a Divided Age How heritage, identity and tourism all connect to shape York’s sense of place and belonging.

Can tourism challenge a rise in racism?

This piece explores how the visitor economy can build trust in an age of division.

www.outsideinfluence.co.uk/tourism-trus...

Thanks Claire, and thanks for your ongoing support via our Advisory Board…it’s always great to see you.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the ‘Tourism: Our Voice’ conference yesterday.

It was great to see so many people from across the country sharing bold and inspiring ideas on how we can make the visitor economy more inclusive and equitable.

It's just over two weeks until the first UK community-led tourism conference in York. Looking forward to this inclusive, inspiring, high-energy day.

Reduced tickets for social enterprises and community groups. 👇

That’s a shame..looks really interesting.

A graphic that reads: Tourism Voice. The words 'Our Voice' are highlighted in blue.

📢 Upcoming event - Tourism: Our Voice.

Join @goodorgcic.bsky.social for this groundbreaking national conference uncovering the potential of regenerative tourism to drive social change and empower local communities.

More details and tickets: ⬇️
www.goodorganisation.co.uk/events.html

Street sign outside York Minster which read ‘unaffordable housing’

How can local residents, social enterprises, and community heritage initiatives take the lead in shaping a more inclusive, sustainable and equitable tourism sector.

Tourism: Our Voice
Thursday 3rd July
York Creative Centre
Book via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tourism-ou...

Currently in Greenland, supporting these guys to establish a new tourism social enterprise led by people affected by homelessness in Nuuk.

Collaborative Research Workshop: Community Engagement - Communities of York Join the conversation on architecture & community! Talks, roundtables & networking on 20th March 2025, University of York.

We’ll be speaking at the University of York School of Architecture on 20 March 2025 as part of a collaborative research workshop with the Centre for Architecture, Urbanism, and Global Heritage. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collaborat...

Have dropped you an email.

We’re excited to be working on a new NERC-funded project, exploring heritage opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness in
Greenland.

The project is in partnership with the University of York, Ilisimatusarfik’s Centre for Arctic Welfare in Nuuk and will be led by the participants.

Picture of the Shambles in York packed with tourists to illustrate the problem of over tourism.

We’re running an Open Forum Meeting to help shape York’s proposed tourism levy.

It will explore how some of the potential revenue raised can directly benefit residents’ by funding community groups or local initiatives.

Join us on 22/1/25 6 - 7pm at Priory Street Centre, York, YO1 6ET

Leaflet depicting a rainbow flag against a black background

Our LGBT history tour was created by people affected by homelessness in York, and is narrated by older LGBT residents.

It draws upon their personal insights, experiences and memories during a period of unprecedented social and legislative change.

Get it at www.goodorganisation.co.uk/lgbttour.html

Photograph of Vicki at a radio station holding her book entitled Guy Fawkes and Me

Last month, our ‘Story of Guy Fawkes’ tour guide Vicki published a book.

It charts her fascination with Guy Fawkes, along with her experiences of homelessness, addiction and recovery from cancer through to becoming a tour guide in York.

More info at www.coterminous.co.uk/product/guy-...

Thanks.

Photograph of a tansy beetle sculpture at Clifford’s Tower in York

In August, we worked with York Civic Trust to highlight historical trailblazers who’ve shaped the city.

Our industrial tansy beetle sculpture (described as ‘a skip’ by one resident) celebrated 64 Luddites who were tried here in 1813 for protesting against the machinery that threatened their jobs.

Picture of Homeless Bound in Bradbican Library

Last year, we published ‘Homeless Bound’.

A collaboratively created book written by those affected by homelessness in York.

It explores how language, stereotypes and even the paternalistic framework of Victorian philanthropy continues to disempower and infantilise those experiencing it.

Photograph of tour guide in York talking about the city.

We run four walking tours in York, led by people with experience of homelessness.

Story of Guy Fawkes
York’s Railway Heritage
The Health and Wealth of the City
A Family Friendly Fun Tour

The all have 5 star ratings on Trip Advisor and are listed in the top 10 things to do in York by Time Out

Poster image which states that people featured in York’s history books are 90% men and 10% women.

Back in 2022, we worked with HerStory York to create an downloadable audio trail based on their 100 Women project.

You can download the tour at www.goodorganisation.co.uk/100women.html or visit www.herstoryyork.org.uk/100-women/ to find out about 100 women who have helped to shape the city.

Not just the arts…but increasingly the whole social care sector.

We’re really grateful to TNL and NLHF for supporting some of our projects…but the work of VCSE organisations should be the icing on the cake and not the cake in itself.

Photograph of people attending our exhibition.

In October 2024 we launched ‘Historical Perspectives of Homelessness’ at York Castle Museum.

It’s an exhibition exploring social attitudes and legislative responses to the issue from the Medieval period to the present day.

It was curated by 27 people with personal experience of homelessness.

Outside Influence — Collective Insight Outside Influence is a community-led research initiative run by Good Organisation in collaboration with voluntary groups and academics across York.

As we’re new here, we’ll initially be using our timeline to highlight our past projects.

More info about our work is available at www.goodorganisation.co.uk

Buy our products via www.coterminous.co.uk

Find out about our community-led research into regenerative tourism at www.outsideinfluence.co.uk

A series of postcards featuring old photographs of York.

In 2021, they created a third series called ‘Postcards From The Past’ featuring archived images from York Library.

Five years into the project, those involved are now regularly commissioned to photograph conferences and events across the city.

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A series of images of York’s heritage attractions and streets

In 2020, during the pandemic, they then used their cameras to document the impact of lockdowns….and captured images of central York without any tourists.

As well as creating a second series of postcards, called ‘Postcards From The Pandemic’, their work was displayed at galleries within York.

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