What is Social Capital?
Social Capital is the operating system on which a trusting, tolerant and respectful communities runs
Social Capital is not a new concept. L.J. Hanifan was using the term over a century ago to refer to social and communal networks that provide the “tangible substances” that count the most in the daily lives of people.
Robert Putnam popularised the theory in his 2000 book Bowling Alone.
“Our economy, our democracy, and even our health and happiness depend on adequate stocks of social capital”
There are 3 types of social capital
Bonding
Bridging
Linking
“Each one of us…can be a builder of social capital. We’re part of the solution used for sticking things together, the ‘glue’ that makes communities better places to live”
Jody Horntvedt
“Prosperity requires not just investment in economic capital, but investment in social capital”
Mark Carney
“Social capital thrives on authenticity and withers in the presence of phoniness or manipulation”
Dan Cohen & Laurence Prusak
Our Values
1. Vision of a more Collaborative future
We are driven by a transformative vision of greater recognition and use of and Purposefulness and Social Capital
2. Collaboration
We value collaborative working and interdependence, working together with others towards a common purpose.
We share responsibility and accountability resulting in achieving greater than the sum of individual parts.
3. Equality & Belonging
We value fair and equitable treatment of all people and are committed to asserting rights-based approaches.
We value having a sense of place, community and/or shared identity to support a sense of belonging, togetherness and acceptance.
4. Pioneerism
We pioneer progressive ideas for positive societal change and making their realisation.
5. Minessence
We simplify the complex into concrete and practical applications for the purpose of enhancing society.
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