Charlie Mitchell

Catalyst @Creating Space For You

Stroud, GB

Stroud Imagines aims to inspire imagination and creative approaches towards a positive future, by being a catalyst for new projects that a diverse range of local people will identify, develop and implement within their community, in line with the UN Declaration of Human Rights, Bejing Platform For Action, CEDAW, Agenda 2030, enabling us to be a part of UK SSD.Outcomes – the difference we want to make with Stroud Imagines • People to use their imagination as a go-to tool for expanding their perception of what is possible in their community• People imagine sustainable ways to improve their lives together, including and not limited to health, education, income and work, peace and justice, political voice, social equality, gender equality, housing, networks, energy, water and food (based on the Donut Economy, Raworth), along with accessibility and mobility• A diverse range of people engage with their imagination to benefit their local community and take actions to bring their ideas to life• Community wellbeing that ensures wellbeing for all is prioritised• The intention is to increase prosperity for all• People are committed to a unity of vision, including beauty and usefulness for everyone (see diversity checklist to ensure different needs are taken into account)ValuesStroud Imagines is committed to the following values being integral to the project:• Diversity and inclusion being noticed, respected, proactively addressed and celebrated • Embrace and drive change• Create fun and a little weirdness• Be adventurous, creative, and open-minded• Pursue growth and learning• Not for us without involving us• Build relationships by listening first• Build a positive team and family spirit• Do more with less, recycling and upcycling where possible• Every positive action is celebrated• All projects are important regardless of size, scale or scope• Be passionate and determined• Be humble• Proactively seek the voice of young people• Always striving to learn