Tabitha Stapely, Author at Social Streets

Investigative Journalism from Social Streets C.I.C

Social Streets partners with CIJ to further investigative journalism offering

One of the UK’s leading organisations for investigative journalism has partnered with not-for-profit news and media company Social Streets C.I.C. to support a special series of investigative stories this year. Social Streets founder Tabitha Stapely said: ‘In March 2022 we asked our readers what they wanted us to write more about and a significant number …

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The launch of The Slice magazine for Tower Hamlets.

Launch of pioneering independent borough magazine

News

Social Streets C.I.C is to publish a new magazine called The Slice, the first independent magazine dedicated to Tower Hamlets. This bi-annual print publication, launching in November 2021, will deliver news and culture stories to the 340,000 residents of the borough. The title will be distributed borough-wide, incorporating Social Streets’ existing digital neighbourhood publications in Tower …

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Connect neighbourhood portal providing affordable marketing to local businesses such as Cafe East.

Launch of Connect, the neighbourhood portal to help us build a better world

News

If the last year has taught us one thing it is that life is more rewarding when we are more connected to our neighbourhood. While all of us are looking forward to exploring the wider world again, many of us want to build on the meaningfulness we have found in living a more local life. …

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Social Street's Tabitha Stapely recognised as a Women of Inspiration in Pioneers Post WISE100 2020 list, sponsored by Natwest

Social Streets founder Tabitha Stapely recognised in Wise100 2020

News

Tabitha Stapely was nominated as a Women of Inspiration in Pioneers Post’s Natwest Wise100 in 2020. Pioneers Post’s Wise100 list recognises the one hundred top ‘Women of Inspiration’ in the UK working in social enterprises. This year, it highlighted the women who continued on their mission to deliver a positive impact despite the exceptional and …

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Tabitha Stapely founder recognised in East London Innovators 2.0 top 50

News

Social Streets founder Tabitha Stapely has been recognised as an East London pioneer for her work in community journalism by East London Innovators 2.0. The initiative was launched by Here East to showcase and celebrate outstanding Londoners who are making a significant contribution to the business, cultural and social landscape in East London. It launched …

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The Social Value of Local Journalism 2020 – FULL REPORT

Opinion

Journalism’s role in developing social capital It is well documented that local journalism provides a vital role in terms of truth and democracy. Independent journalism spreads information, exposes injustice, supports freedom of speech, and holds those in power to account. Less well-documented is local journalism’s essential role in the social and economic wellbeing of communities. …

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Front covers of Village Raw, South East London Journal, Courier London magazines

The renaissance of neighbourhood magazines

Opinion

Neighbourhood magazines are enjoying a renaissance, according to a recent panel talk co-hosted by magazine store MagCulture and The Hoxton last week, but are they sustainable, scalable and truly inclusive? Editors of the Courier London, South East London Journal (SELJ), Time Out City Guides and Village Raw made up a panel of speakers who shared …

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Social Streets undertakes survey on social value of local journalism

Opinion

As local newspapers and magazines continue to struggle, those within the industry are turning to data and statistics in their efforts to revive this floundering sector. But these provide only a partial glimpse at the role of journalism in society. We must also look at more qualitative factors to secure the future success of local …

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Roman Road LDN first year figures show hunger for local journalism

Opinion

It is one year since Roman Road LDN was relaunched and began running as a full time web publication covering Bow and Globe Town. And what a year it has been. As we gear up for year two, Tabitha Stapely, founder of Social Streets, the not-for-profit media company behind Roman Road LDN, looks back at …

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Mid-century and vintage furniture at Social Streets Co-Lab coworking space on Roman Road

Social Streets launches Co-Lab collaboration space on Roman Road

Projects

Social Streets has launched Co-Lab this January at 365 Roman Road. The project aims to provide affordable space for the local community to use. On Thursday 31 January Co-Lab held an open evening to celebrate a year of Roman Road LDN, and to give local people a chance to see the new space. The event was attended …

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