Semble and Carling have worked together since 2017, when we first joined forces to deliver funding to communities across the UK. Throughout this time, we have supported groups from Dingwall to Bodmin, Lowestoft to Llanelli. Every group we work with gives us [...]

The term ‘food inequality’ refers to the barriers that stop people from accessing a healthy diet - a serious issue that can lead to poor mental and physical health. This is a problem that isn't going away: an astounding 8.4 million [...]

We have created this free funding guide to help community organisations navigate the funding landscape and get a grip on all their funding options.  There are 7 main funding options available to community groups, and you may be overlooking some of [...]

January is a time when we are invited to look forward with optimism for what the upcoming year has in store for us. After plans for 2020, and now early 2021, were steamrollered by a certain pandemic, it’s definitely tempting to [...]

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I suggest standing up and looking out the window.  Or even better out the door.  Or better still, down the road and around the block. But before you do, here is a circular story of 120 years [...]

Children across the UK are being denied access to the most basic tool to improve their lifelong wellbeing - the experience of nature and the outdoors. Before the pandemic, families in deprived areas were already up to 9x less likely to [...]

As my 9 year old daughter was tucking into her boiled egg and toast this morning I asked her whether she thought it was ok for companies to do what they like in order to make more money as long as they [...]

Our community action report is out! During the last 7 months, while people have been wondering what  they can and can’t do and when it will all end, there have been  thousands of amazing people working below the radar to provide  [...]

Children are spending less time outside than ever before, affecting their health, wellbeing and love of the natural world. That’s why we’re proud to lead the Outdoor Classroom Day campaign, working with parents and educators to ensure kids get more time [...]

We’ve got exciting news to share! Semble’s Backyard Nature campaign is being featured in a new ITV documentary - ’Prince William: A Planet for Us All’. So far, close to 11,000 children have signed up to be Nature Guardians as part [...]

The kids who inspired the Backyard Nature campaign are being featured in Prince William: A Planet for Us All - a documentary championing environmental action at the local level. To celebrate, Backyard Nature, in partnership with a brilliant bunch of organisations [...]

Only last month, someone forwarded me an article with the title “Only the Strongest Brands Will Survive”. While I appreciated the author’s energy, I couldn’t help but think they were heading in the wrong direction. The idea that only the strong [...]

WE'RE LOOKING FOR AN ECOTALENT INTERN TO SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGNS TEAM IN BRISTOL Job title: EcoTalent Intern - Team support officer Application deadline: Wednesday 23 September, 11.59pm Interview Date: Thursday/Friday 1/2 October Salary: £9.30 per hour (Real Living Wage) Contract length: [...]

“Why did you start Semble?” is a question people often ask. They may as well ask, “what motivates you” or “why have you taken this route in life?” To answer I have to take a brief trip back to the early [...]

Imagine if David and Goliath had had a chance for a pre-contest cup of tea and discovered that they shared the same goals – their story could have had a very different outcome. At Semble we bring together two entities of [...]

When I started working on my first funding campaign at Semble back in 2017, I had no idea what constituted a community group. Three years later and I have worked with hundreds of these groups, overseeing over £500,000 of business-backed investment. [...]

We are facing an emergency the like of which most of us have never experienced. Quite rightly, we are currently concentrating on fighting the battle. The incredible surge of support from the public and the government has been heart-warming to see. [...]

Every day the coronavirus pandemic is bringing new and difficult challenges. At Semble we will continue to support the all important grassroots action response in communities across the UK and around the world Sign up to our newsletter here to keep in the loop.  [...]

It’s wonderful to see so many people doing so many things to support each other over the coming weeks and months, from postcards through neighbours doors, the wonderful Beauty Banks appeal and the Mutual Aid Network among just a few. Here [...]

Semble is working together with friends and partners to support community groups with the tools and resources they need at this time. Read up on the 5 step community action response guide for ideas and inspiration to keep the community spirit [...]

A new year provides a perfect moment to reflect, take stock and get ready for action. Over the past decade, Semble has worked with changemakers across the UK and around the world to support community action. In 2019 we came together [...]

The deadline to apply for this position has now passed. Keep tuned for more opportunities as the Semble team continues to grow! Our community is at the beating heart of what we do, and plays a vital part in our projects [...]

The deadline to apply for this position has now passed. Keep tuned for more opportunities as the Semble team continues to grow! Semble is looking for an amazing, passionate and energetic person to support our delivery of high profile, purpose-led projects and campaigns. Have [...]

The deadline to apply for this position has now passed. Keep tuned for more opportunities as the Semble team continues to grow! The Semble family is growing! We're looking for a bright, passionate, energetic and multi-tasking Office Assistant to support our hard-working [...]

The deadline to apply for this position has now passed. Keep tuned for more opportunities as the Semble team continues to grow! Semble is looking for an experienced project manager to lead on the delivery of high profile, purpose led projects [...]

On Friday 20th September, we’ll be out of the office and on the streets. The Semble team will be joining the millions of people walking out of their homes, schools and offices to stand in solidarity with the youth-led Global #ClimateStrike.  This [...]

Ever wondered why we’re called Semble? To semble means to come together to make a change. And that’s exactly what we’re passionate about. So us Semblers relish the chance to gather with inspiring folks at community festivals to share ideas, celebrate [...]