“We thought we were doing up houses, but we were actually doing up lives.”
Grenville Chappell, long term resident /Beacon Partnership Co-ordinator 1995 – 2018
The Beacon Project
One community’s story of how they transcended trauma and vulnerability to become a global flagship of community renewal that has stood the test of time over three decades.
Watch the movie made in 1999 by the community for the community. We promise no tenant or resident was harmed in the making! Not an easy watch, but there’s a happy ending.
In our conversation with local leaders Gren and June we’ll reflect on some of the ‘vulnerable ’people narrating who went on to become leaders and architects of their own destinies – sadly not everyone made it.
How it started
Founder Hazel Stuteley explains how C2 started with the Beacon Project and how it’s spread since across the UK.
Sir Harry Burns
This recent podcast from Sir Harry Burns & Dr David Walsh is a terrific listen! It goes a long way to explaining the unique historical barriers that have held Glasgow back for decades. There’s also a shout out to C2 from Sir Harry who cites work in Cornwall & Stoke as part of the solution for Glasgow. We think it’s a great starting point for PEACE!
Beacon
The story of Beacon is the story of C2 and partnership working to address issues the community faced
Transferable Principles
Definitions of vulnerability
Two contrasting definitions, one which feels more inclusive – another which feels more exclusive.