About

Open Community Report is an independent editorial publication about how people make community: through shared interests, group decisions, common spaces and work done together. It is for readers involved in groups and projects, as well as anyone curious about how participation works.

What we cover

We examine the practical and cultural details of community life: inviting people in, arranging gatherings, sharing tasks, discussing choices and making use of common spaces. Our subjects are broad enough to matter across many kinds of groups, without assuming that every community works the same way.

Who it is for

The publication is for organisers, participants, curious neighbours and readers who want to understand group life more clearly. You do not need a formal role or specialist background to use what we publish.

Our approach

We favour clear explanations, useful comparisons and considered questions over grand promises. We separate general ideas from claims that depend on a particular place or group, and aim to leave readers with a point they can discuss or try.