Russell Hogarth (CCG Chair) and Nigel Farnworth (CCG Manager) are two of the most inspirational men, I’ve ever had the privilege to hear speak.
- Emma McGarvey
Salford University (UK) Student after attending the ‘Towards A Better Tomorrow’ Workshop
Congratulations on the extremely successful conference (co-organised by the CCG). The eclectic line up of speakers was first class both in presentation and the freshness of subject matter and relevance. They were informative and inspiring.
- Malcolm Rea MBE
UCLan Honorary Fellow and former Chief Nursing Officer (UK)
“Russell and Nigel are excellent ambassadors for the CCG. Strong and sustainable new (EU) partnerships demonstrating that there is hope for British change-makers in the field of community education beyond Brexit (have been created by the CCG).”
- Julie Ward
Euro MP, Julie Ward
“It was a pleasure to meet Russell Hogarth and Nigel Farnworth from the UK Creative Communities Group in Brussels and to hear about the excellent work that they are doing in building communities together with universities and the non-formal sector, while engaging hard-to-reach individuals. This had led to tremendous success stories in the UK and beyond, making what some would say "impossible" a reality. This achievement is fully in line with what the Lifelong Learning Platform is advocating for since its creation in 2005: cross-sector cooperation, lifelong learning and inclusiveness. I will definitely promote their work among our network, and I hope that we will collaborate on a number of community events in the future and share information and best practice.’
- Pauline Boivin
Lifelong Leaning Platform (EU)
‘We had the good fortune to have Russell Hogarth and Nigel Farnworth and colleagues from the UK Creative Communities. I was very interested to engage with them, and to understand their work and vision.’
- Andrew Greenwood
the Director and co-founder of the Dance and Creative Wellness Foundation EU.
‘It was a pleasure to meet Russell Hogarth and Nigel Farnworth and hear more about the Creative Community Group’s work. We shared our experiences and found many similarities and possible synergies with the work of Volunteering Matters in the UK and the work of Volonteurope network in Europe. It was fascinating to hear about the work they do to foster education and community building in the UK. I am sure that our meeting will lead to future collaborations and partnership to promote the value of volunteering that supports the building and strengthening communities.’
- Laura de Bonfils
Volonteurope & Volunteering Matters International Policy, Advocacy & Fundraising Manager EU
‘A pleasure to meet Russell Hogarth and Nigel Farnworth from the UK Creative Communities Group in Brussels and to hear about the inspiring and very much needed work that they are doing in both education and the community. I am looking forward to our further cooperation on a number of community events and share information and best practice.’
- Lucie Susova
Education and Lifelong Learning coordinator, SOLIDAR Foundation EU
Social Work is very privileged to benefit so positively from those with lived experience (collaborating with the CCG) and carers, so I would like to wish the Creative Communities Group every success in the future.
- Lyn Romeo
Chief Social Worker for Adults (England - Richmond House, Whitehall).